Roger Baird

Reporter

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Roger Baird is a senior business correspondent for the International Business Times UK. He previously worked as a City reporter for the Press Association for two years. Prior to that he spent a further two years as a business freelance journalist on the Financial Times and the Daily Mail. Prior to that he spent five years at City A.M., where his final role was as the paper's deputy night news editor.

FTSE Moves: Footsie slumps as traders struggle to get to grips with Trump in the White House

Blue chip shares falter while pound pushes to five-week high against dollar in election aftermath.

FTSE Moves: London market rises as investors put a positive spin on Trump victory

Top flight stocks rise for the second session in a row as traders shrug off Trump election fears.

Supergroup says sales jump by a third driven by US sales and a weaker pound

The Superdry fashion brand sees revenues lift after opening stores in the US and China.

ITV sees ad sales fall by 4% due to 'political and economic' uncertainties following Brexit

The broadcaster says ad revenues falling while worldwide sales of dramas such as Victoria are strong.

FTSE Moves: London market shrugs off surprise Trump election victory

Top flight shares push into positive territory after falling more than 100 points following Republican win.

Four big questions on the economy Trump will have to answer

Markets in the US and around the world will be looking for reassurance from President-elect Trump.

'Buckle up for a bumpy ride' – Global markets tumble as Donald Trump wins US presidential election

Trump win is set to usher in a new era of protectionist trade policies.

FTSE Moves: Global markets hold breath as they wait for US election result

Little meaningful was done across global markets as traders eyed the presidential election.

Pedestrians walk past an American Apparel sign outside one of their stores in New York

American Apparel brings in administrators for UK business

Once the largest clothing manufacturer in the US, KPMG are set to wind down British operations.

Sports Direct denies bugging MPs during surprise warehouse visit

The retailer's board said it does not have 'any knowledge' of a recording device behind a plate of sandwiches.

Deliveroo faces union challenge over riders' rights

Unions continue to battle gig economy firms over the pay and conditions of their workers.

Marks & Spencer to shut 60 stores as profit tumbles at high street stalwart

Retailer will cut stores and withdraw from a number of international markets in turnaround strategy.

Donald Trump victory could cost American economy $2 trillion

Economists says Trump's low taxes and mass deportations will hurt competitiveness of US economy.

FTSE Moves: Global markets rebound as FBI ends Clinton email probe

FBI closes investigation boosting Hillary Clinton's campaign two days before US voters go the the polls.

HSBC profit slumps by 86% as it books loss on Brazilian bank sale

Europe's largest bank saw profit fall as it sells units, cuts staff and focuses on Asian markets.

Airbnb cracks down on dodgy landlords abusing its service

Holiday lettings website Airbnb to force professional landlords off its platform.

London Stock Exchange and Deutsche Borse merger to result in redundancies of 1,250 employees

Buoyant Donald Trump casts shadow over global markets

A resurgent Trump sends investors looking for exits in final days of the US presidential campaign.

High speed train of the type proposed for the HS2 network

New West Coast rail franchise will run HS2 services

A single rail operator will run existing InterCity West Coast and the new high-speed services set for 2026.

CBI wants 'spades in the ground' to boost major building projects amid Brexit jitters

CBI says the competitiveness of British firms will suffer unless infrastructure spending is brought foward.

Top flight stocks fall as High Court rules Parliament must vote on Brexit trigger

On a busy day in the markets a High Court Brexit ruling adds new uncertainties for traders.

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney warns of 'lower real income' growth

The BoE decision to drop interest rate cut plans signals the economy has been resilient.

Services sector continues to perform strongly in wake of Brexit vote

Services sector in fastest expansion since January but inflationary pressure from a weak pound mounts.

Trump poll lead sends shivers across global markets

Rogue poll giving Republican nominee slender lead is enough to send markets tumbling in Asia and Europe.

LinkedIn launches global salary checker service

The professional network says its salary service currently holds the details of more than one million members.

A Persimmon housing development is pictured in Hilton

Persimmon shrugs off Brexit fears as house sales jump

Housebuilder says confidence remains high among buyers after the EU Referendum.

The plunging pound is set to push inflation to 4% as high street prices rise

Report says rising food and clothing prices will push inflation to twice the Bank of England's cost-of-living target.

FTSE Moves: London market flat as traders mull trading BP and Shell

Shell sees its performance surge, while profit at BP tumbles by almost half.

Virgin Money Valued at Up To £1.45bn in Revived LSE Listing

Virgin Money says the Brexit vote has not put the brakes on mortgage lending

The Newcastle-based bank sees mortgages and credit card lending rise despite the EU referendum.

FTSE Moves: Fears over top job at the Bank of England tenure weighs on London market

Bank of England governor Mark Carney to confirm he will extend his tenure after reports stated he could leave early.

Mark Carney set to extend his time at the Bank of England despite becoming a Brexit target

Bank of England governor Carney set to defend the central bank's independence and battle his critics.