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Bank of America joins rivals by asking juniors to disclose job offers

ShareResizeBank of America has joined rivals in asking juniors to disclose job offersPhoto: Michael Nagle/Getty ImagesBank of America has asked junior bankers t...

Jane Davis in Investing 2025-12-04 00:43:35

Eataly

BusinessTurinOctober 19, 2007Eataly“Buy, taste and learn about the best foods all under the same roof.” That’s the slogan of Oscar Farinetti’s super-market Eata...

David Johnson in Business 2025-12-29 09:20:05

This CD still yields 4.35%—here are the best CD rates on Oct. 31, 2025

There’s still time to secure an attractive return on a certificate of deposit, but don’t delay. In the aftermath of the Federal Reserve’s three interest rate re...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 17:33:08

Current refi mortgage rates report for Oct. 30, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.21%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

John Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-10 23:58:58

BNP Paribas fixed income trading jumps 26% as equities slide

ShareResizeThe French bank has been investing in its equities team Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBNP Paribas’s fixed income unit notched a 26% rise in ...

Jennifer Johnson in Investing 2025-12-11 07:56:34

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 4, 2025: Rates hold steady

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.156%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

Emily Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-26 05:21:03

THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: Craftsmanship

BusinessJanuary 24, 2012THE MONOCLE BRIEFINGS: CraftsmanshipSome cities come to mind straight away when you think of craft and design, but it’s also true that u...

Michael Johnson in Business 2025-12-24 21:45:21

Blatt Chaya

BusinessLebanonAugust 17, 2010Blatt ChayaLebanese retiree Edgard Chaya got into the tile-making trade by chance, after stumbling upon a suitcase belonging to a ...

Jennifer Williams in Business 2025-12-09 02:54:02

JPMorgan hires Citigroup’s top private equity banker Diamandakis

ShareResizeAnthony Diamandakis left Citigroup in March after more than a decade at the US investment bankJPMorgan has hired Citigroup’s top private equity dealm...

Jennifer Miller in Investing 2025-12-28 14:36:06

By focusing on human interaction, Apple proves that there’s more to get excited about than AI

It’s a tumultuous time for the US – and Apple is caught in the eye of the storm. Donald Trump wants Apple to build its iPhones in America, which could lead to t...

Emily Miller in Business 2025-12-18 13:27:58

You can earn up to 5.00% APY in a high-yield savings account on Nov. 3, 2025

The best high-yield savings accounts offer annual percentage yields (APYs) that are well above average. Many of the top rates available on November 3, 2025 are ...

John Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-14 13:41:48

Deutsche Bank promotes Fratepietro and Lewellen to lead global DCM

ShareResizeDeutsche Bank has named new leaders of its DCM franchisePhoto: Michael Nguyen/Getty ImagesDeutsche Bank has promoted two senior dealmakers to lead it...

Jennifer Miller in Investing 2025-12-05 22:11:59

Current price of gold as of October 28, 2025

Gold was trading at $3,933 per ounce at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on October 28, 2025. This is a $116 drop from yesterday at the same hour and over $1,159 higher tha...

David Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-01 17:29:26

The Chiefs 2022

Monocle’s unique global gathering for the sharpest minds in business.

Michael Williams in Business 2025-12-17 18:13:41

Newtek Bank review 2025: Excellent savings account APY (but with this big limitation)

Newtek Bank is an online-only division of NewtekOne, offering banking services to help individuals and businesses multiply their funds with generous earning rat...

David Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-02 17:26:02

Deutsche Numis eyes office switch for all staff by 2026

ShareResizeDeutsche Numis employees will move into Deutsche Bank’s London headquarters in JanuaryPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesDeutsche Bank is preparing to move...

David Miller in Investing 2025-12-11 15:20:11

Meet the most influential bankers in Europe

ShareResizeThis is a post of Financial News’s weekly investment banking newsletter. Get it in your inbox first and free each week bysigning up here.Financial Ne...

Sarah Miller in Investing 2025-12-29 08:48:10

Life at Sea

AffairsAlaska, AlaskaOctober 17, 20132 MIN 6 SECLife at SeaMonocle climbs aboard Alaska’s 50-year-old state-run ferry system. It’s more than just a mode of tran...

David Smith in Business 2025-12-12 08:04:05

Morgan Stanley taps former BlackRock executive for UK board role

ShareResizeMorgan Stanley International adds another non-executive directorPhoto: Bing Guan/Getty ImagesMorgan Stanley has added former BlackRock executive Anna...

Jane Johnson in Investing 2025-12-13 16:33:57

Defence dominates the skies as drones take off at the Paris Air Show

“The Choice of Sovereignty”, “Protecting Democracy” and “Ready for the Unknown”. Not a promotional campaign for the US Navy Seals but rather the slogans that we...

John Smith in Business 2025-12-15 21:11:53

Earn up to 4.20% APY with the best CD rates available on Nov. 5, 2025

You’ve still got time to earn solid returns in a certificate of deposit, but don’t delay. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2024, and made t...

Michael Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-12 07:58:12

Get behind the wheel and fall in love with driving again : The all-new Toyota Land Cruiser 250

It’s rare that the launch of a new vehicle excites enthusiasm beyond the auto industry but when Toyota unveiled its new Land Cruiser 250 last summer, the word o...

Emily Williams in Business 2025-12-07 00:56:13

Rothschild & Co hires ex-Perella banker Klaassen in private markets push

ShareResizeRothschild has bolstered its coverage of private capital marketsPhoto: Antoine Antoniol/Getty ImagesRothschild has hired a private capital markets ve...

Sarah Davis in Investing 2025-11-30 22:36:24

Invest in CDs now to get up to 4.20% APY. Here are the best CD rates for Nov. 6, 2025

It’s still possible to earn a decent return on a certificate of deposit, but you need to act soon. Average CD yields declined significantly in 2024 as the Feder...

Robert Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 23:35:54

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 5, 2025

If you’re the type of homebuyer who is willing to deal with a little uncertainty in exchange for the possibility of getting a low rate, an adjustable-rate mortg...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-11-30 04:23:36

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 10, 2025: Rates fluctuate slightly

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.200%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-10 22:43:21

Cavendish ‘not up for sale’, seeks acquisitions after return to profit

ShareResizePhoto: Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty ImagesUK investment bank Cavendish is looking for “selective acquisitions” to grow its business and is not “up...

Jane Davis in Investing 2025-12-28 21:03:21

Bask Bank review 2025: Earn cash or travel rewards for your savings

Bask Bank is an online-only bank backed by Texas Capital Bank in Dallas. It focuses on low-cost savings products with very high interest rates. Its checking, sa...

David Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-22 16:08:04

Ways of seeing: Smart thoughts on Saudi start-ups, the US-China trade war and the contradictions and the case for AI optimism

Scott Youngon…How geopolitics will shape the manner in which AI will change the job market. Amid the uncertainty, there are things that we know and even some re...

Jennifer Brown in Business 2025-12-23 11:34:23

HSBC eyes AI bots to replace back office jobs

ShareResizeHSBC is interested in automating functions within its markets business, people familiar with the talks told FNPhoto Illustration: FN StaffHSBC is loo...

Emily Davis in Investing 2025-12-17 06:36:32

Citigroup hires ex-JPMorgan banker Cascarino in debt capital markets reshuffle

ShareResizeCitigroup has new heads for its DCM business in LondonPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesCitigroup has hired a former JPMorgan banker to lead its debt capi...

Sarah Smith in Investing 2025-12-27 09:47:46

RBC Capital Markets hires Herrera to lead Benelux investment banking

ShareResizeRBC has added a senior dealmaker to run its Benelux businessPhoto: Christinne Muschi/Getty ImagesRBC Capital Markets has hired a senior dealmaker fro...

Jane Williams in Investing 2025-12-23 06:54:39

Citigroup’s top UK bankers see sharp dealmaking rebound after tariff hit

ShareResizeCiti UK CEO Tiina Lee said ‘it’s simply not true that clients have just been sitting on their hands’Photo: Laura Zapata/Getty ImagesCitigroup’s top U...

Robert Smith in Investing 2025-12-29 14:20:49

Citigroup hires JPMorgan dealmaker Nayyar to co-head European technology

ShareResizeCitigroup has taken on JPMorgan dealmaker Amit Nayyar as co-head of UK, Europe and the Middle East and Africa investment banking coveragePhoto: Mike ...

Robert Miller in Investing 2025-12-07 18:51:30

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 29, 2025

If you’re the type of homebuyer who is willing to deal with a little uncertainty in exchange for the possibility of getting a low rate, an adjustable-rate mortg...

Jennifer Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-11 16:21:50

Gallic Revivals

BusinessParis, FranceFebruary 13, 20147 MIN 8 SECGallic RevivalsRevamping forgotten brands is a growing trend in France, where entrepreneurs are tapping into pr...

Michael Johnson in Business 2025-12-23 05:30:58

Current price of gold as of November 5, 2025

At 9:05 a.m. Eastern Time on November 5, 2025, gold was valued at $3,977 per ounce. That’s a $7 uptick from the same time yesterday and more than a $1,318 gain ...

Robert Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 18:57:31

Inside Portugal’s tinned-fish industry

BusinessPorto, PortugalMay 18, 20233 MIN 58 SECInside Portugal’s tinned-fish industryTinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one...

Emily Davis in Business 2025-12-18 14:59:57

Inside Tokyo’s colourful community bus

DesignTokyo, JapanJuly 28, 20225 MINInside Tokyo’s colourful community busAn electric bus service has injected a new playfulness into a borough of Tokyo in need...

David Davis in Business 2025-12-03 05:07:26

Current price of silver as of Monday, November 3, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 3, 2025, silver was valued at $48.79 per ounce. That’s a $0.18 downtick from the same time on Friday but more than a $16 g...

Michael Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-19 22:08:57

Gaja: the next generation of winemakers

BusinessItalyMay 14, 20205 MIN 23 SECGaja: the next generation of winemakersFive generations after Giovanni Gaja founded his eponymous winery in the Piedmont to...

Robert Davis in Business 2025-12-14 03:52:28

Citigroup overhauls debt capital markets team in Europe

ShareResizeCitigroup has reorganised its DCM team in Europe after some major exitsPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesCitigroup has shaken up its debt underwriting bus...

Emily Brown in Investing 2025-12-06 06:51:37

PenFed Credit Union review 2025: High-yield deposit accounts and top-tier customer service

Established in 1935 and headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is one of the largest federal credit unions with $31 billion i...

John Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-01 15:56:06

Current price of gold as of November 6, 2025

As of 10 a.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2025, gold was priced at $4,008 per ounce. This represents a $31 rise from yesterday at the same hour and an increase ...

Robert Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-29 15:34:35

Icebreakers: life on board

AffairsBay of BothniaMarch 7, 20198 MIN 51 SECIcebreakers: life on boardMany seamen see icebreaking as a career pinnacle. We peek into the snug cabins, well-kit...

David Davis in Business 2025-12-12 09:12:57

Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce

BusinessSicilyJanuary 26, 20235 MIN 42 SECCoffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produceClimate change is prompting fruit farmers to diver...

David Jones in Business 2025-12-06 02:20:39

RBC poaches Citigroup commodities salesman Ruffini in Europe push

ShareResizeThe bank is eyeing expansion in the metals sectorPhoto: Artur Widak/Getty ImagesRoyal Bank of Canada has hired a senior commodities salesman from Cit...

Michael Johnson in Investing 2025-12-22 13:00:49

RBC Capital Markets hires HSBC’s Raynsford to bolster UK investment bank

ShareResizeRBC has added senior banker Tom Raynesford to its corporate broking businessPhoto: Anatoliy Cherkasov/NurPhoto/Getty ImagesRBC Capital Markets has re...

Sarah Williams in Investing 2025-12-20 04:24:04

Banks had a blistering rally. Earnings are the next test

ShareResizeBrian Moynihan (left), CEO of Bank of America; Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chases; and Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup.Photo: Getty ImagesAs the large...

John Smith in Investing 2025-12-28 10:48:29

UBS hires Gatzinska as Emea vice chair in cross-divisional push

ShareResizeUBS has hired a new vice chair of Emea in a bid to increase collaboration across divisionsPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesUBS has hired a senior executi...

Jane Jones in Investing 2025-12-26 22:18:49

ING to cut 230 senior wholesale banking roles, focus on junior hiring

ShareResizeING said it has too many senior bankers within its wholesale banking divisionPhoto: Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesING is cutting 230 senio...

Jane Miller in Investing 2025-11-29 18:26:27

Full speed ahead

AffairsJune 17, 2009Full speed aheadLater this year, Barack Obama’s transportation secretary Ray LaHood will begin allocating $8 billion to emerging American tr...

Robert Davis in Business 2025-12-19 05:30:52

The best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY on Nov. 7, 2025

High-yield savings accounts continue to offer strong rates of return for those seeking to maximize their savings potential. With many accounts currently featuri...

Michael Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-18 07:30:45

Mizuho adds dealmaker Magliana to lead financial sponsors in Europe

ShareResizeMizuho has hired a senior Macquarie banker to lead financial sponsors in EmeaPhoto: Kentaro Takahashi/Getty ImagesMizuho has hired financial sponsors...

Jennifer Miller in Investing 2025-12-26 12:47:16

Meet the Dubai Airports CEO who isn’t waiting on the world to change

Airports have long suffered from an identity crisis. Are they public infrastructure or luxury malls with departure boards? Should we think of them as civic gate...

Sarah Davis in Business 2025-12-07 01:26:33

Morgan Stanley names Esteve head of equity syndicate in Europe

ShareResizeMorgan Stanley is relocating a senior banker from Madrid to London to head up equity syndicate in EmeaPhoto: Bloomberg via Getty ImagesMorgan Stanley...

David Williams in Investing 2025-12-10 18:50:07

The Monocle Book of Entrepreneurs

BusinessOctober 6, 20211 MIN 31 SECThe Monocle Book of EntrepreneursOur new book includes canny case studies of 100 businesses that succeeded, ideas on where to...

Emily Jones in Business 2025-12-15 04:04:19

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 10, 2025

While the bulk of homebuyers choose fixed-rate mortgages, there are cases where you might want to look closely at an adjustable-rate mortgage instead. For examp...

Michael Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-18 19:20:50

How Greeland aims to unlock new economic opportunities with a smart airport expansion

Descending over the Greenland ice sheet, en route to Kangerlussuaq, the Air Greenland captain points out Navigator’s Rock straight ahead. It was a landmark...

Michael Davis in Business 2025-12-05 03:36:11

Stifel poaches Citi banker Didier to bolster healthcare coverage

ShareResizeStifel has bolstered its investment banking team in ParisPhoto: Jevone Moore/Getty ImagesStifel has poached a senior Citigroup dealmaker for its inve...

Sarah Williams in Investing 2025-12-21 06:24:00

Fenchurch hires Barclays veteran Chawla to co-head US operations

ShareResizeFenchurch Partners has bolstered its operations in New YorkPhoto: Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesBarclays’ global co-head of financial institutions has been...

John Brown in Investing 2025-12-15 17:50:24

The business agenda: A course correction for Berlin Brandenburg Airport and rethinking men’s skincare

Aviation: GermanyBetter late than neverFor years, the safest conversation starter in Germany’s capital has been to commiserate about Berlin Brandenburg Airport....

Sarah Brown in Business 2025-12-16 04:28:03

Current price of gold as of November 4, 2025

Gold was trading at $3,970 per ounce at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time on November 4, 2025. This is a $44 fall from yesterday at the same hour and over $1,226 higher th...

John Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-25 02:17:42

UniCredit hires Nicklaus to head European TMT, advisory in Germany

ShareResizeUniCredit has hired two senior bankers in GermanyPhoto: Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty ImagesUniCredit has hired a senior investment banker to lead its cov...

Jane Miller in Investing 2025-12-06 00:39:20

Why Evercore’s £146m Robey Warshaw deal could end up being a bargain

ShareResizeSir Simon Robey (pictured) and his partner Simon Warshaw have received a bumper price for their businessPhoto: Courtesy Young Classical Artists Trust...

David Jones in Investing 2025-12-17 19:27:32

Our annual overview of present and future pioneers in commerce, infrastructure and civil society

ÖBB night trainsGood morning, ViennaAustriaHow does dinner overlooking Hamburg’s harbour, followed by a good night’s sleep and then waking up in the majestic Au...

John Smith in Business 2025-11-30 12:40:00

Media on the move

BusinessMarch 16, 20216 MIN 41 SECMedia on the moveWe visit two bold companies finding canny ways to pivot their product for changing audiences. Transhelvetica,...

Sarah Smith in Business 2025-12-13 18:31:05

Perella Weinberg adds Evercore dealmaker Queis to bolster European technology

ShareResizePerella Weinberg has been steadily adding dealmakers this yearPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesBoutique investment bank Perella Weinberg Partners has poa...

Emily Miller in Investing 2025-12-23 16:18:57

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 10, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.37%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

David Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-27 04:24:29

Inside Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first luxury icebreaker cruise experience

Sailing through frozen seas and breaking through thick layers of ice is no easy feat: it demands not only an experienced captain but also a dedicated team. This...

Robert Smith in Business 2025-12-20 01:49:44

Icebreakers: rescue know-how

AffairsBay of BothniaFebruary 28, 201910 MIN 26 SECIcebreakers: rescue know-howFinland has obvious natural advantages that have helped it become an icebreaking ...

Jennifer Miller in Business 2025-12-09 14:49:34

Current price of silver as of Thursday, October 30, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 2025, silver cost $48.17 per ounce. That’s a $0.13 drop from yesterday but more than a $14 increase compared with last ...

Jane Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-04 03:29:15

UBS shakes up investment bank leaders in financial sponsors push

ShareResizeUBS has elevated senior bankers as part of a raft of changesPhoto: FABRICE COFFRINI/Getty ImagesUBS has hired a top Barclays dealmaker as part of a r...

Sarah Miller in Investing 2025-12-04 03:07:51

Goldman Sachs ups bonuses for top UK bankers by almost 40%

ShareResizeGoldman Sachs was the first major bank to overhaul its compensation structure after the UK scrapped an EU cap on bonuses Photo: Bloomberg via Getty I...

Emily Jones in Investing 2025-12-09 06:06:19

The bold business owner: Takeshi Yamanaka

DesignHiroshima, JapanMarch 13, 20204 MIN 49 SECThe bold business owner: Takeshi YamanakaIn 1928 Maruni Wood Industry was born out of a fascination with the mas...

John Brown in Business 2025-12-15 00:06:45

Earn up to 4.35% APY with the best CD rates available on Oct. 29, 2025

You’ve still got time to earn solid returns in a certificate of deposit, but don’t delay. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2024, and finall...

John Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-05 08:26:00

Transforming Ho Chi Minh City: Infrastructure, investment, and emerging opportunities

It’s morning in Ho Chi Minh City and motorcycles swarm the roads as office workers fill the pavements, drinking hot coffee in the sweltering heat. Amid the ever...

Jennifer Brown in Business 2025-12-11 14:13:36

Grey skies ahead: How the shadow market for drones is rewriting the future of warfare

Last week’s astonishing remote-controlled attack by Ukraine on five Russian airfields – some of them thousands of kilometres from the frontlines – might have ch...

Robert Miller in Business 2025-12-23 15:05:38

Current price of silver as of Wednesday, October 29, 2025

As of 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on October 29, 2025, silver traded at $48.30 per ounce. That’s up $1.80 from yesterday at this hour and represents a gain of more t...

Jane Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-02 22:37:28

Sailing into the future: How wind power is revolutionising cargo shipping

If it takes a long time to turn a cargo ship around, try getting the entire shipping industry to change course – to a cleaner future. Having spent 200 years bur...

Emily Smith in Business 2025-12-18 01:06:40

Alantra is ready to build again after investment bank overhaul

ShareResizeAlantra shifted its investment bank HQ to the City in 2023. Its top bankers tell FN what comes nextPhoto: Jason Alden/Getty ImagesPhilipp Krohn admit...

David Miller in Investing 2025-12-22 18:36:33

UBS hires BNP Paribas dealmaker Spens to bolster Nordic team

ShareResizeUBS has added dealmaker Jacob Spens to its Nordics teamPhoto: Roberto Machado Noa/Getty ImagesUBS has hired a senior dealmaker from BNP Paribas to bo...

Robert Brown in Investing 2025-12-20 17:12:35

Does Capital One offer personal loans?

In need of a personal loan? Your first instinct may be to run to a prominent financial institution like Capital One. After all, it offers top-tier credit cards,...

Jane Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-16 06:11:29

JPMorgan promotes de Grivel Nigam in European ECM shake-up

ShareResizeJPMorgan has shaken up the senior ranks of its European ECM teamPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesJPMorgan has shaken up the senior leadership of its Euro...

Michael Johnson in Investing 2025-12-25 01:02:39

Current price of silver as of Thursday, November 6, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 6, 2025, silver cost $48.66 per ounce. That’s a $0.95 rise from yesterday and more than a $17 increase compared with last ...

Jennifer Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-19 16:44:10

Urban growth: Solitair tree nursery

BusinessLoenhout, BelgiumJune 26, 20155 MIN 34 SECUrban growth: Solitair tree nurseryCities are often seen as the flipside of nature: synthetic, sleek and somet...

Emily Williams in Business 2025-12-26 07:54:13

Icebreakers at work

AffairsOulu, FinlandFebruary 25, 20191 MIN 25 SECIcebreakers at workThroughout the long Finnish winter, the country’s ports are kept open by a small but determi...

Sarah Miller in Business 2025-12-29 05:05:31

Brand Lexus

BusinessJapanOctober 3, 2007Brand LexusRewind to 1980 and the idea of a Japanese luxury car brand would have been unthinkable. Today, Toyota’s Lexus division ha...

Robert Williams in Business 2025-12-12 01:02:04

Inside Sweden’s electric flight school

BusinessSkelleftea, SwedenSeptember 14, 20225 MIN 19 SECInside Sweden’s electric flight schoolA new electric flight school in Sweden is inspiring a future of em...

John Miller in Business 2025-12-24 06:12:00

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 4, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.39%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

David Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-28 13:43:35

Current price of gold as of November 10, 2025

The price of gold was trading at $4,089 per ounce as of 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2025. There’s no price difference compared to yesterday and an ov...

Emily Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-05 09:41:03

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 5, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.40%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Michael Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 18:13:25

Helsinki market-hall revival

BusinessNovember 9, 20235 MIN 37 SECHelsinki market-hall revivalTo celebrate our inaugural Retail Awards, we head to a newly renovated food hall in Helsinki. Fr...

Emily Johnson in Business 2025-12-14 22:55:01

Goldman Sachs to ask analysts to pledge loyalty as private equity firms circle

ShareResizeGoldman Sachs is set to ask juniors to confirm they are not accepting offers from other firms every three monthsPhoto: Michael Nagle/Getty ImagesGold...

Sarah Miller in Investing 2025-12-21 01:26:08

The great American road trip is back – but this time it’s on rails

The US secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, is hitting the road – and he wants you to ride shotgun. The cabinet official recently struck out from the capita...

John Brown in Business 2025-12-04 22:58:08

Iceberg hunters

AffairsDecember 22, 20162 MIN 5 SECIceberg huntersMonocle Films meets the little-known International Ice Patrol that is keeping ships safe as they navigate Atla...

Robert Jones in Business 2025-12-10 08:58:23

UBS names new US ECM head in leadership reshuffle

ShareResizeUBS has promoted Steve Studnicky to co-head ECM in the AmericasPhoto: Jb Reed/Getty ImagesUBS has shaken up the leadership of its US equity capital m...

Emily Jones in Investing 2025-12-11 22:01:35

The best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY on Oct. 31, 2025

High-yield savings accounts continue to offer strong rates of return for those seeking to maximize their savings potential. With many accounts currently featuri...

Jane Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 04:38:54

Inside the airship industry

BusinessFriedrichshafen, GermanyNovember 1, 20215 MIN 40 SECInside the airship industryAirships, once tipped to be the future of flight, are now largely used as...

Jane Jones in Business 2025-12-27 06:33:43

Monocle speaks to five of the travel industry’s brightest minds

Carsten SpohrCEO, Lufthansa,MunichAirlines might have taken a battering in the coronavirus pandemic but there’s little doubt that they have bounced back since. ...

Emily Smith in Business 2025-12-11 16:13:22

Investment banks’ headcount holds steady after years of cuts

ShareResizeInvestment banks’ latest headcount figures are showing more positive signs for the sectorPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesThe world’s biggest investment ...

Jane Jones in Investing 2025-12-17 18:35:57

BNP Paribas names Osty as head of investment bank in leadership reshuffle

ShareResizeBNP Paribas has promoted key executives to lead its corporate and investment bankPhoto: Erik McGregor/Getty ImagesBNP Paribas has named new leaders o...

Sarah Davis in Investing 2025-12-02 13:18:15

Current price of silver as of Tuesday, November 4, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 4, 2025, silver stood at $47.80 per ounce. That marks a $0.99 decrease from this time yesterday but more than a $15 rise c...

Emily Miller in Personal Finance 2025-12-14 21:10:38

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Nov. 6, 2025

Homeowners with some tolerance for uncertainty might find that an adjustable-rate mortgage is worth considering as a way to get a low introductory rate before t...

Jane Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-08 00:28:40

Current mortgage rates report for Nov. 7, 2025: Rates slightly increase

The average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate conforming mortgage loan in the U.S. is 6.251%, according to data available from mortgage data company Optim...

John Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-09 10:03:04

You can earn up to 5.00% APY in a high-yield savings account on Nov. 10, 2025

The best high-yield savings accounts offer annual percentage yields (APYs) that are well above average. Many of the top rates available on November 10, 2025 are...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-24 13:02:22

Can an obscure UN agency control the coming scramble for resources on the deepest seabed?

In his sea-facing reception room in downtown Kingston, Jamaica, Michael Lodge is running out of space. As secretary-general of the International Seabed Authorit...

Michael Johnson in Business 2025-12-07 15:03:10

My life as a minibus

BusinessMadridJuly 11, 20192 MIN 12 SECMy life as a minibusWe hop aboard the M1 in Madrid to see how the nifty Wolta Rampini offers a helping hand to those who ...

Robert Williams in Business 2025-12-23 23:16:41

Peel Hunt bosses lose out on bonuses for third year straight

ShareResizeCity brokers have had a tough time after a slow period for London capital markets Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesTop executives at Peel Hunt ...

Sarah Davis in Investing 2025-12-21 10:04:16

Solid foundations: Three firms redefining the future of development

1.The intrepid CEOMeean DyManila, PhilippinesPark Villas in Metro Manila is on course to become one of the Philippines’ most prestigious addresses. The 51-store...

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VTB Capital shells out £3.3m on 12 UK employees in 2025

ShareResizeVTB Capital’s London arm is being wound down over the next four yearsPhoto: Richard Baker/Getty ImagesRussian investment bank VTB Capital paid a hand...

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Cavendish rejects takeover approach for M&A and debt advisory units

ShareResizeLondon’s brokers have faced a tough time in recent years as equity capital markets deals have been in short supply Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty I...

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Raymond James opens Paris office with Portais hire

ShareResizeRaymond James has launched a new Paris officePhoto: Igor Golovniov/Getty ImagesRaymond James has kicked off a Paris office with the hire of a former ...

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Current price of silver as of Friday, November 7, 2025

At 9 a.m. Eastern Time on November 7, 2025, silver exchanged hands at $48.70 per ounce. That’s a $0.04 uptick from 24 hours ago and more than a $16 gain over th...

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Current price of silver as of Tuesday, October 28, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on October 28, 2025, silver stood at $46.50 per ounce. That marks a $0.91 decrease from this time yesterday—but more than a $12 rise c...

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Current price of gold as of October 31, 2025

The price of gold stood at $4,022 per ounce as of 9 a.m. Eastern Time on October 31, 2025. This marks a $47 increase compared to the same time yesterday and mor...

Michael Smith in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 10:03:52

You can get up to 5.00% APY on the best high-yield savings account on Oct. 29, 2025

Now’s a great time to open up a new savings account to reach your financial goals. Many of the best savings account rates on the market are above 4.00%, and a f...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-20 10:08:59

JPMorgan bolsters European dealmaking team with Citigroup’s Elnegaard

ShareResizeJPMorgan has hired Citigroup banker Casper ElnegaardPhoto: Mike Kemp/Getty ImagesJPMorgan has poached a senior dealmaker from Citigroup as it continu...

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You can get up to 5.00% APY on the best high-yield savings account on Nov. 5, 2025

Now’s a great time to open up a new savings account to reach your financial goals. Many of the best savings account rates on the market are above 4.00%, and a f...

Robert Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-19 19:01:57

Standard Chartered sticks with hybrid working as rivals tighten policies

ShareResizeStandard Chartered has maintained its hybrid policy as many banks want staff to return in personPhoto: May James/Getty ImagesStandard Chartered is st...

David Brown in Investing 2025-11-30 21:12:51

Perella Weinberg eyes European tech push as AI, fintech drives deals

ShareResizeEurope has lagged the US when it comes to AI, but dealmakers expect a wave of M&A activityPhoto: VCG/Getty ImagesBoutique investment bank Perella...

David Brown in Investing 2025-12-23 20:09:15

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 30, 2025

Homeowners with some tolerance for uncertainty might find that an adjustable-rate mortgage is worth considering as a way to get a low introductory rate before t...

Robert Jones in Personal Finance 2025-12-23 21:54:12

The Monocle Weekender: Asheville edition

Tyler Brûlé, Andrew Tuck and the Monocle team gather for a special weekend event in Asheville, North Carolina.

Emily Brown in Business 2025-12-21 01:36:24

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 7, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.34%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Robert Davis in Personal Finance 2025-12-02 04:43:05

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 3, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.36%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Michael Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-06 15:17:06

Current price of silver as of Monday, November 10, 2025

At 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time on November 10, 2025, silver was valued at $50.09 per ounce. That’s a $1.39 uptick from the same time on Friday and more than a $19 ga...

Emily Johnson in Personal Finance 2025-12-18 02:10:52

Current ARM mortgage rates report for Oct. 31, 2025

While fixed-rate mortgages are far more popular than adjustable-rate mortgages, the latter are worth considering if you’ve got a little tolerance for uncertaint...

Jennifer Williams in Personal Finance 2025-12-27 12:22:54

The agenda opener: Updates from our correspondents and a Q&A with Hoor al Qasimi

In it togetherTyler Brûlé on why today’s working practices don’t work.How and when did you become the leader you are today? My most valuable lessons came from t...

Sarah Davis in Business 2025-12-25 13:01:55

Peel Hunt losses widen to £3.5m on staff restructuring costs

ShareResizeThe Square Mile’s brokers are continuing to feel the squeezePhoto: Getty ImagesUK investment bank Peel Hunt’s losses increased last year, even as rev...

David Brown in Investing 2025-12-09 23:26:29

Current refi mortgage rates report for Nov. 6, 2025

The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.35%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you’re a h...

Sarah Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-11 19:29:58

You can earn up to 4.20% APY. Check out the best CD rates on Nov. 4, 2025

You can still earn a great return on a certificate of deposit, just don’t wait to deposit your money. As the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2...

Robert Brown in Personal Finance 2025-12-13 09:35:01

Yerevan’s open doors

BusinessYerevan, ArmeniaApril 30, 20202 MIN 50 SECYerevan’s open doorsWe shine a spotlight on entrepreneurship in Armenia. Yerevan’s boulevards are lined with m...

David Johnson in Business 2025-12-08 08:48:50

Boutique Norway

BusinessStavanger, NorwaySeptember 30, 20146 MIN 40 SECBoutique NorwayMonocle heads to Norway’s third largest city, Stavanger, to discover how this boom town’s ...

Michael Brown in Business 2025-11-30 18:59:14

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