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Global Enterprise

Data darkness in US spreads a global shadow

The number of employees on payrolls dropped 10,000 in September following a revised increase of 10,000 the month before.
Banking & Finance

UK jobs market slowdown shows signs of easing before budget

The BOE says future cuts will be “gradual and careful” and “depend on the extent to which underlying disinflationary pressures continue to ease.”
Banking & Finance

BOE holds rates at 4%, keeps cautious stance on future cuts

Shoppers make their way through the Bullring market in Birmingham, UK, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. The Bank of England warned investors it won’t rush to ease monetary policy, deciding against a second consecutive cut in borrowing costs as it awaits further signs inflationary pressures have subsided. Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
International

UK inflation holds at highest rate since start of 2024

Output in June alone gained 0.4 per cent – double expectations – following modest declines in the previous two months.
International

UK economy grew faster-than-forecast in Q2

Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey says: “We stand ready to adjust our course if we see shifts in the balance of risk to the medium term outlook for inflation.”
Banking & Finance

Bank of England cuts rates to 4% after narrow 5-4 vote

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates LP, speaks during the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The size of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut this week won't be a game changer for global investors, though risks from China's slowdown continue to weigh on their minds, according to participants at the regional forum. Photographer: Ore Huiying/Bloomberg
Lifestyle
NEWS ANALYSIS

Why the UK stock market and pound continue basking in sunshine of global bull market

Recovery hinges heavily on consumers, who contribute about 60% of the British economy.
Banking & Finance

Bank of England rate cuts deliver £11 billion hit to households

A terrace of residential properties in Guildford, UK, on Monday, July 28, 2025. The number of UK home loans given the green light rose to a three-month high in June, as the housing market continued to shake off the impact of April’s tax hike. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg
Property

UK house prices rise modestly in July, while affordability improves

City workers pass the Bank of England, centre, in London, UK, on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The Bank of England will publish the Financial Stability Report on July 9. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg
Banking & Finance

UK firms struggle to grow as BOE rate decision approaches

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