33 m. ago BoE poised to dash Brits' hopes of interest rate cut TODAY as surging food prices spark alarm about inflation

The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to keep the base rate at 4 per cent when the latest decision is announced at noon.

Economics

96 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next economy warning, Pets at Home shares slide

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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2 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 September: Next economy warning, interest rate decision due

The boss of Next today issued a stark warning to Rachel Reeves about “anaemic” economic growth and a slump in employment.

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15 h. ago Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time in nearly a year, from 4.25% to 4% – live updates

Quarter point reduction comes amid concern of political pressure on the independent central bank from the Trump administrationIn economic projections released after the Fed’s rate-cute decision, members of the Fed’s board submitted their economic predictions for the economy over the next few years.A slight majority of board members seem to expect another rate cut by the end of the year, while a majority see more rate cuts in 2026. Board members are predicting a slight increase in unemployment, though they seem to think that inflation will largely cool in 2026 and 2027. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago London stocks close higher ahead of Fed's interest rate decision

London stocks close higher ahead of Fed's interest rate decision  Reuters

Politics

18 h. ago FTSE 100 Live: London and Wall Street shares paint muddled picture ahead of Fed meeting

FTSE 100 Live: London and Wall Street shares paint muddled picture ahead of Fed meeting  Proactive financial news

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22 h. ago London stocks inch up ahead of US Fed's interest rate decision

London stocks inch up ahead of US Fed's interest rate decision  Reuters

Politics

25 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 September: Food prices blow, Barratt Redrow flags Budget delay risk

The UK’s annual rate of inflation has stayed at the highest level since January 2024.

Society

26 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 September: Food inflation tops 5%, GSK unveils $30bn US plan

The UK’s annual rate of inflation has stayed at the highest level since January 2024.

Economics

27 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 17 September: Inflation update, GSK unveils $30bn US plan

The UK’s annual rate of inflation has stayed at the highest level since January 2024.

Economics

40 h. ago Financials drag London stocks lower ahead of Fed's rate decision

Financials drag London stocks lower ahead of Fed's rate decision  Reuters

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41 h. ago Financials drag London stocks lower ahead of Fed’s rate decision By Reuters

Financials drag London stocks lower ahead of Fed’s rate decision By Reuters  Investing.com

Politics

48 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 September: State pension boost, five stars for Trustpilot and Kier results

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

Politics

49 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 September: Wage figures lift for state pension, Trustpilot shares rally

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

Politics

50 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 16 September: Jobs market update, Google plans £5bn AI spending

The release of unemployment and wage growth figures today kicked off a significant week for the UK economy.

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 September: Centrica and Sainsbury’s shares rally, AO World boosts outlook

Sainsbury’s shares have surged after the supermarket disclosed talks to sell Argos to Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com.

Politics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 September: Centrica nuclear deal, Sainsbury's rallies on Argos talks

The outlook for interest rate cuts is in focus during a packed week of economic updates.

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 15 September: Centrica to build new reactors, BT appoints Bharti directors

The outlook for interest rate cuts is in focus during a packed week of economic updates.

Politics

6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 September: Index near record as miners rally, UK economy fails to grow

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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6 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 12 September: UK economy fails to grow, index nears record

New GDP figures today showed the UK failed to grow during July, adding to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

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