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ECB lifts interest rates to 22-year high as inflation concerns outweigh slowdown fears September 14, 2023 The decision comes amid a backdrop of slowing growth in the bloc, suggesting that the ECB's nine rate hikes are transmitting through to the wider economy.
FTSE 100 close: London markets surge after ECB’s ‘dovish’ 25bps hike September 14, 2023 The ECB is set to announce its latest interest rate decision at 1.15pm London time, and economists are divided about what the result will be.
Opportunity and risk: why we need ethical accountability in the adoption of AI systems September 14, 2023 We know AI is going to change our world. What we are less sure of is exactly how that change is going to manifest itself. Already, AI-infused innovation has markedly changed our daily lives; think of the facial recognition technology that allows us to unlock our phones, or the map apps that prevent us from [...]
ECB: Analysts reckon “pregnant pause” likely as ratesetters meet today September 14, 2023 Slowing European growth is likely to lead rate-setters at the European Central Bank (ECB) to leave interest rates on hold, economists expect.
Cash usage increases for first time in over a decade as cost of living crisis bites September 14, 2023 Cash payments increased for the first time in a decade last year as concerns over the cost-of-living crisis prompted Brits to take out more cash.
How is technology changing M&A? September 13, 2023 | City Talk Technology is constantly evolving, offering new tools, inspiring best practices, and creating benefits for today’s dealmakers. And it’s completely changing the way M&A is being done. Doug Cullen, Chief Product and Strategy Officer for Datasite, recently spoke with Alex Clemente, managing director for HBR Analytics Services, about how technology is impacting M&A. How has M&A changed how [...]
US inflation accelerates at fastest pace in over a year on surging gas prices September 13, 2023 The consumer price index increased by 0.6 per cent last month, the largest gain since June 2022, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. The CPI had risen 0.2 per cent for two straight months.
UK exports to EU increase in July but services still stagnant September 13, 2023 The UK saw a "steady" expansion in exports of goods to the EU in July but the services sector saw continued stagnation, official data out today showed.
FTSE 100 close: London lower on disappointing GDP data September 13, 2023 This comes after the UK economy shrunk by more than expected in July, with all sectors of the economy starting to come under pressure following Bank of England interest rate hikes.
The WTF economy: Why latest UK GDP figures only add to the confusion September 13, 2023 Nicholas Hyett, investment analyst at Wealth Club, said the UK's economy was like the "hokey cokey". So what's going on?