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Pound hits highest level since 2016 Brexit vote after US midterms
Sterling reaches its strongest level against major currencies in over a decade, buoyed by political stability and US election results.
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Fed holds rates steady in 10-2 split as Warsh denies political influence
The Federal Reserve paused rate hikes with a 10-2 vote, as Chair Kevin Warsh insisted politics didn't sway the decision.
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Christine Lagarde to resign as ECB president on 7 February 2027
Christine Lagarde will step down as ECB president on 7 February 2027, nine months before her term ends.
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HSBC posts £7.2bn profit as Budget windfall tax row intensifies
HSBC's £7.2bn quarterly profit sparks Budget windfall tax calls as the bank cuts UK growth forecasts to 1.1pc.
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US Economy's Growth and Inflation Under Trump
Trump claims the US economy is 'the hottest in the world', but data reveals rising inflation, unequal gains, and a shrinking workforce.
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UK profit warnings hit 2-year high as Budget chaos looms
UK-listed firms issued 65 profit warnings in Q3 — the highest since 2024 — as policy shifts and war-driven costs bite [1]
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UK Businesses Push Cash Payments Amid Digital Shift
A new survey reveals over half of UK shoppers were recently encouraged to pay in cash, with Northern Ireland leading the trend.
