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IMF says UK should not scrap twice-yearly economic forecastsIn a recent advisory, the International Monetary Fund has urged the United Kingdom to maintain its biannual economic forecasts. However, th...
UK bond yields jump again on US data surprise and budget worriesBritish government bond yields surged following stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth data, intensifying concerns about the UK's fisc...
Sterling, yen dragged by fiscal and political worriesThe British pound and yen faced pressure amid global fiscal concerns and Japanese political uncertainty. UK's borrowing costs surged, impac...
Euro gains after German fiscal deal; dollar buoyed with US government shutdown likely avertedThe euro gained on Friday after German parties agreed on a fiscal deal that boosts defence spending and infrastructure. The dollar weakened...
Dollar rises towards highest in over 2 years, euro up, yen fallsThe dollar reached near its strongest level in over two years as economic data led investors to reduce expectations for Federal Reserve rat...
Europe's STOXX 600 hits one-week high; focus on UK's fiscal U-turnThe sharp reversal in mood also put the STOXX 600 on pace for a weekly gain, erasing losses it suffered till Thursday's session on worries ...
Bank of England not considering extension, to end bond-buying plan Friday, read detailsAfter reports that the Bank of England will reverse its decision to stop supporting the bond market on Friday, the pound has seen volatile ...
Pound plunges to new 1985 low under $1.10 after UK's tax cut packageIn afternoon deals, sterling slumped 2.7 percent to $1.0956, which was last seen in 1985 -- when it had struck an all-time low of $1.0520.
Pound falls to 37-year low as poor retail sales lift economic woesThe pound fell more than 1% against the dollar to 1.1351, its lowest since 1985, its fall accelerating once it passed through the then 37-y...
Dollar holds gains on safety bid as uncertainty grows on several frontsThe dollar last stood at $1.1744 per euro, holding onto a 0.6% gain from the previous session. The pound traded at $1.2936, nursing a 1% lo...
EU progress and vaccine hopes keep pressure on dollarAgainst a basket of currencies the dollar traded at a more than four-month low of 95.687 while the pound extended overnight gains to a one ...
Coronavirus impact: JLR to put about 20k employees in UK on furloughThe Tata Motors spokesperson said the British subsidiary was working towards an orderly return to production as soon as conditions permitte...
Jaguar Land Rover is headed for a cash crashFree cash flow remains in the red, at a negative 361 million pounds in the December quarter.
Rupee dips 2 paise to 70.20 against US dollarRising domestic fiscal deficit worries, firming crude prices and sustained foreign fund outflows weighed on the local unit.
Raw nut prices worry cashew exportersCashew kernel exports at 8,680 tonnes valued at Rs 586 crore in January is up 17% in quantity and 46% in value from a year ago.
- Economists: Britain's austerity plan to hit poor
Economists say British austerity measures which will slash benefits and services are likely to hit poor people the hardest.
- How long will the dollar continue its ‘slow leak?’
The American dollar is getting as much respect these days as US war policy.