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UK campaign for British Indian WWII spy to be face of new 50-pound note

UK campaign for British Indian WWII spy to be face of new 50-pound note

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

A campaign for British Indian World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan to be featured on a redesigned 50-pound currency note is gaining momentum in the UK.

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Bank of England to keep rates steady after market U-turn

Bank of England to keep rates steady after market U-turn

Sun, May 06, 2018

Unexpectedly weak economic data and cautious remarks from Governor Mark Carney have dashed what looked like near-certain expectations of a rate increase until a few weeks ago. Since he joined the BoE in 2013, Carney has signalled several times that rates were likely to rise, only for economic data to go the wrong way

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Banks push back Bank of England rate forecasts after growth data shock

Banks push back Bank of England rate forecasts after growth data shock

Mon, Apr 30, 2018

Banks have pushed out their predictions for when the Bank of England will raise interest rates after data last week showed a sharp and unexpected slowdown in Britain`s economic growth.   

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Raghuram Rajan could be next Bank of England Governor

Raghuram Rajan could be next Bank of England Governor

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

Raghuram Rajan has been listed as one of the possible contenders for a top job at the Bank of England

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Indian rupee vs US dollar: Here's what will happen ahead of elections

Indian rupee vs US dollar: Here's what will happen ahead of elections

Mon, Apr 16, 2018

The US economy continues to be supported by a  synchronised  global recovery, fiscal expansion, tax reform and the prospect of increased business investment, all supportive of growth. While the tit-for-tat tariffs excite market volatility, the recent North Korean preference for de-nuclearisation and talks helped reduce it

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BoE to allow EU banks to operate in UK as normal after Brexit: BBC

BoE to allow EU banks to operate in UK as normal after Brexit: BBC

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

The Bank of England will allow European banks to continue selling their services in the United Kingdom without having to create expensive subsidiaries after Brexit, even if no divorce deal is struck between London and Brussels, the BBC reported.

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Bitcoin not big enough to threaten world economy, says BoE deputy

Bitcoin not big enough to threaten world economy, says BoE deputy

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

The cryptocurrency has climbed 10-fold so far this year, the largest gain of all asset classes and prompting sceptics to warn it is a classic speculative bubble.

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Gold hits three-week low; Fed rate hike outlook weighs

Gold hits three-week low; Fed rate hike outlook weighs

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Spot gold was down 0.2% at $1,298.61 an ounce at 0054 GMT, after earlier dropping to lowest since late August at $1295.65. 

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Global markets: Dollar's decline, China optimism boost Asia stocks, commodities

Global markets: Dollar's decline, China optimism boost Asia stocks, commodities

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

"Globally, financial conditions tend to improve when the dollar is weak and vice versa," they added. "The falling dollar – still the globe`s major reserve and funding currency – tends to see risk appetite flourishing."

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Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors remain cautious ahead of US Fed announcements

Sensex, Nifty open flat as investors remain cautious ahead of US Fed announcements

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

On global front, Asian equities opened slightly lower, as investors stayed cautious awaiting the outcome of several central bank meetings later on Wednesday, as reported by Reuters.

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Asian stocks ease, cautious ahead of central bank announcements

Asian stocks ease, cautious ahead of central bank announcements

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

Japan`s benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.52% while the broader Topix edged 0.41% lower.

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RBS posts ninth straight annual loss on 'sins of the past'

RBS posts ninth straight annual loss on 'sins of the past'

Sat, Feb 25, 2017

"This is a strong core bank getting masked by all the sins of the past," Chief Executive Ross McEwan said on a conference call with reporters.

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Inflation in Britain highest since 2014: ONS

Inflation in Britain highest since 2014: ONS

Wed, Feb 15, 2017

The latest ONS data showed on Tuesday that annual level of inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) hit 1.8% last month, compared to 1.6% in December, making the first month of this year the fourth consecutive month that the CPI rate has risen.

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Number of UK workers edges down again, but pay growth picks up pace

Number of UK workers edges down again, but pay growth picks up pace

Wed, Jan 18, 2017

The number of people in work in Britain fell for a second time in a row in the three months to November, official data showed on Wednesday, a latest suggestion that the Brexit vote may be making employers nervous about hiring.

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Fitch affirms British debt rating, outlook negative

Fitch affirms British debt rating, outlook negative

Sat, Dec 10, 2016

The Fitch ratings agency on Friday affirmed the AA long-term debt rating and negative outlook for the United Kingdom (UK) and the Bank of England (BoE), when they have been since June.

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Support for economic system 'under threat', says BoE's Mark Carney

Support for economic system 'under threat', says BoE's Mark Carney

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney on Monday warned the public was losing faith in the current economic system, urging economists to acknowledge those who have lost out from globalisation.

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London will bounce back despite Brexit: Lord Mayor

London will bounce back despite Brexit: Lord Mayor

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

The Brexit vote has shaken the city of London but will not destroy it despite creating uncertainty, the newly-installed Lord Mayor of the financial hub told AFP.

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Bank of England's Governor Mark Carney likely to leave in 2018: Report

Bank of England's Governor Mark Carney likely to leave in 2018: Report

Sun, Oct 30, 2016

Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney is unlikely to take up the option of a three-year extension to his term at the central bank, and may announce his decision as soon as on Thursday, British newspapers reported at the weekend.

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Gold edges up as bargain hunters step in after falls

Gold edges up as bargain hunters step in after falls

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Gold edged higher on early Thursday as bargain hunters stepped in to buy after the metal hit fresh three-month lows in the previous session, ahead of Friday's non-farm payrolls report. Fundamentals

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Asian stocks waver on policy uncertainty, weaker oil confidence

Asian stocks waver on policy uncertainty, weaker oil confidence

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Asian stocks wavered on Thursday as investors grappled with the seemingly diminishing ability of major central banks to stimulate growth, while a tumble in crude oil inflamed already heightened risk aversion.

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