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Britain’s public finances faced mounting pressure in October as borrowing levels exceeded expectations, posing a significant challenge for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves. Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that public sector net borrowing reached £17.4 billion ($22 billion) in October, well above the £12.3 billion forecast …

Inflation in the United Kingdom unexpectedly surged in October, pushing consumer price growth back above the Bank of England’s (BoE) 2% target. The increase in underlying inflation pressures suggests that the central bank may need to tread carefully when considering interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.3% …

As investors look for fresh clues about possible interest rate moves by the Fed and ECB in December, EUR/USD has gained ground and is now trading close to 1.0550. There is no pressing need to lower interest rates, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stressed. Investor anxiety over a trade war between …

Britain’s economy experienced an unexpected contraction in September, with growth nearly stagnating over the third quarter, dealing an early challenge to finance minister Rachel Reeves’ ambitions for a sustained economic boost. According to data from the Office for National Statistics, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 0.1% in September, as …

British public borrowing in the first six months of the tax year exceeded official forecasts, posing a challenge for Finance Minister Rachel Reeves ahead of her first budget next week. Borrowing totaled £79.6 billion ($103.5 billion) from April to September, nearly £7 billion higher than projections made by the Office …

The latest decisions taken by Beijing to revitalize the Chinese economy are having a noteworthy impact on the international market. China’s economy, the second largest worldwide, has a lot of ramifications, particularly for Western businesses who have a lot of exposure to the area. Let’s examine how this stimulus can …

Business activity in the euro zone saw an unexpected and sharp contraction this month, as the bloc’s dominant services sector stagnated, and the manufacturing downturn accelerated, according to data released on Monday. HCOB’s preliminary composite euro zone Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, dropped to 48.9 in September …

British retail sales rose by a stronger-than-expected 1% in August, driven by warmer weather and end-of-season sales, according to official data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday. This marks a significant improvement over economists’ expectations of a 0.4% rise, as forecasted by a Reuters poll. The …

British inflation held steady in August, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) remaining at 2.2%—matching expectations but falling short of the Bank of England’s (BoE) latest projection of 2.4%. However, a notable increase in services sector inflation has added complexity to the central bank’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Consumer …

In a significant move to bolster legal certainty and investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market, the UK Parliament has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill. This groundbreaking legislation aims to establish a robust framework for recognizing digital assets as personal property under English and Welsh law. By granting digital …