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U.S. Mortgage Lending Conditions Tighten as Approval Rates Shift

Mortgage access remains a key topic within the U.S. housing finance environment, particularly as len...

4th February, 2026

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Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Tuesday as a light economic calendar made...

3rd February, 2026

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Morning Bid: Trump cuts India deal, Australia hikes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Trade took a steadier tone...

3rd February, 2026

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Swiss National Bank Chairman says current situation not easy for policy

By John Revill ZURICH, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A combination of low inflation in Switzerland and interest...

2nd February, 2026

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Sterling steady near $1.37 as eyes turn to BoE announcement 

By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The pound held steady against the dollar on Monday near a...

2nd February, 2026

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Inflation-wary Bank of England set to keep rates on hold

By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British interest rates are likely to fall further thi...

2nd February, 2026

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Sterling drops as dollar lifted by Fed chair speculation

LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The pound dropped against the dollar on Friday, with the U.S. currency be...

30th January, 2026

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Czech rates likely to stay on hold next week as debate over cut starts: Reuters Poll

By Jason Hovet PRAGUE, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Czech National Bank (CNB) is likely to hold interest r...

29th January, 2026

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Five former traders win right to appeal UK rate-rigging convictions

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Five former traders jailed in Britain for rigging global benchmark intere...

29th January, 2026

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Swedish central bank keeps rates on hold at 1.75%, sees no change ahead

By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Sweden's central bank kept its key interest rate at 1...

29th January, 2026

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ECB may need fresh rate cut if euro strengthens, Kocher tells FT

Jan 28 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank may need to consider another interest rate cut if furth...

28th January, 2026

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UK's FTSE 100 rises as HSBC leads bank stocks rally

Jan 27 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 gained on Tuesday, led by advances in heavyweight banking stock...

27th January, 2026