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Image for UK economy sputters in January, underlining Reeves' growth challengeFinance

UK Economy Sputters in January, Underlining Reeves' Growth Challenge

Image for Swedish Riksbank's Thedeen says higher inflation outcomes call for vigilanceHeadlines

Swedish Riksbank's Thedeen Says Higher Inflation Outcomes Call for Vigilance

Image for UK's Persimmon to build more homes after 2024 profit beats estimatesFinance

UK's Persimmon to Build More Homes After 2024 Profit Beats Estimates

Image for Oil settles slightly up on weaker dollar, US economic fears cap gainsFinance

Oil Settles Slightly up on Weaker Dollar, US Economic Fears Cap Gains

Image for ECB must remain open-minded on whether to keep cutting rates or pause, Kazimir says

ECB Must Remain Open-Minded on Whether to Keep Cutting Rates or Pause, Kazimir Says

Date: March 10, 2025

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - There are still plenty of upside risks to euro zone inflation, so the European Central Bank must remain open-minded on whether to press ahead with interest rate cuts or pause...

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Stocks Sink With Bond Yields as Trump Fuels Recession Fears

Date: March 10, 2025

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - Wall Street futures sank and the safe-haven yen strengthened early on Monday as building deflationary pressures in China added to growth worries from a fading U.S....

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Pound Heads for Worst Weekly Run Versus Euro Since 2023

Date: March 7, 2025

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) - The pound headed for its worst weekly performance against the euro in over two years on Friday, as a boost to European spending drove a broad rally in the single...

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UK's Financial Watchdog to Review Mortgage Stress Tests to Improve Access

Date: March 7, 2025

(Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Friday it is taking steps to make mortgages more accessible by examining and simplifying the rules around mortgage lending. The finance...

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UK House Prices Unexpectedly Dip in February, Halifax Data Shows

Date: March 7, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) - British house prices unexpectedly fell by 0.1% in monthly terms in February, mortgage lender Halifax said on Friday. A Reuters poll of economists had mostly expected an increase of...

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Nomura Now Expects Only One ECB Rate Cut After Policy Meeting

Date: March 7, 2025

(Reuters) - Nomura now expects the European Central Bank to lower rates only once this year, diverging from most brokerages that still see at least two reductions, after the central bank signalled the...