Xbox Game Pass price hikes were ‘inevitable,’ analysts say – IGN

Xbox puts the new Call of Duty on Game Pass, day one. A year ago, when the FTC challenged Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard in US courtsThe idea of ​​an annual Call of Duty on Game Pass made gamers very happy. Now, however, the monkey’s paw is curling. Earlier this week, Xbox announced that it … Read more

Labour landslide could boost investment and confidence in UK, City analysts say

A landslide victory for Keir Starmer in Thursday’s general election could give Britain a stability premium in global markets, boosting the pound, stocks and investment in the UK as political unrest mounts elsewhere, investors in the City say. In a sharp contrast to warnings from the Conservative Party about the dangers of a large Labour … Read more

Analysts warn that the US borrowing binge will lead to market tensions

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The US will be forced to finance a huge increase in its budget deficit with short-term debt, analysts say, with implications for money markets and the fight against inflation. The Congressional Budget Office, the independent … Read more