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Bank of England hikes rates to 4%, first raise since 2023, says more may come amid high UK inflationIn a decisive move, the Bank of England has escalated interest rates to 4% amidst spiraling inflation, projected to hit 4.8% in Q2 next yea...
Bank of England raises rates for first time since 2023, says more may comeBritish inflation is likely to reach around 5% in the middle of next year, the BoE said, more than double the central bank's target and a b...
UK new minimum wage 2027: What will the new rates be, how much more will workers earn, and when does the new minimum wage start?UK minimum wage 2027: The UK minimum wage will rise by 3.9% in April 2027, taking the hourly rate to £13.21 for workers aged 21 and over an...
AI boom’s funding web could spread losses across global markets, IMF warnsThe IMF reports that global AI investment could induce a significant market correction if expectations are unmet. Economic growth has been ...
IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is ‘vulnerable to setbacks from both directions’The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilie...
Charting the Global Economy: Sentiment among US consumers wanesAs consumer sentiment declines in the US and Japan experiences weakening household spending, Europe faces challenges with rising bond yield...
More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirthBefore City -- now embroiled in the biggest financial scandal to hit football's cash-rich Premier League -- moved to the area it was "very ...
BoE to put barn owls, bees on future notesThe Bank of England is embracing a new approach by swapping out renowned Britons on banknotes for images of local wildlife like barn owls, ...
Pimco touts diversification need as yields lure at 24-year highAccording to Pimco, bond yields are at unprecedented peaks, offering lucrative income opportunities for investors. The firm recommends allo...
UK consumer confidence hits over two-year high in September as personal finances improve: GfKUK consumer confidence unexpectedly reached its highest level in over two years in September, with GfK's barometer rising to -13. Supported...
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 77: This auto ancillary wants to double revenue by FY30. Execution to decideA business can diversify in two ways: Slowly, by building new capabilities internally; or quickly, by acquisitions. This supplier has chose...
Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over AIGlobal leaders are meeting to address Earth's worsening health and climate change impacts. A renewable energy boom offers hope, while artif...
Charting the global economy: Oil surge fans global inflationIn the US, hotter-than-expected consumer inflation and the biggest monthly increase in producer prices since May bolstered the case for a F...
US bond yields climb to multi-year highs as oil surge revives bets on higher Fed ratesUS Treasury yields hit multiyear highs as a sharp rise in oil prices revived inflation concerns and boosted bets on a Federal Reserve rate ...
Charting the global economy: US Job Growth exceeds projectionsUS labour market gains momentum, and Asian economies are holding up despite the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East.
Europe’s summer felt like a gamechanger. Will next year be any different?Europe faces severe heat waves, impacting harvests and causing many deaths. Governments are beginning to acknowledge climate change impacts...
Bitcoin falls 30% as Google, gold and defence stocks outperform since 2020: ReportGoogle emerged as the best-performing asset in a Taurex study, gaining nearly 291% between 2020 and August 2026, while Bitcoin fell 30%. BA...
UK inflation hits its lowest in nearly a year at 3.0%Britains annual inflation rate eased in January to its lowest since March last year. However, underlying price pressures stayed strong, a k...
UK recovering faster than expected after slipping into technical recession: IMFThe UK economy is approaching a soft landing, with a recovery in growth expected in 2024, strengthening in 2025, IMF said. Soft landing in ...
UK inflation rate to be highest among G7 nations, predicts Paris-based OECDThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said in its report that the inflation rate in the UK may touch 7.2% t...