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Fastest jump in UK house prices in over a year as market ‘steadies’ – business live
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Halifax also report that the regional differences in house price changes have become more pronounced, with prices falling in the.. - source: The Guardian - 06.02.2026
The Russian economy is finally stagnating. What does it mean for the war – and for Putin?
A wartime boom in Russia has given way to sluggish growth, tax hikes and squeezed public services. Will it affect the conflict in Ukraine?
Western leaders were bullish when they imposed.. - source: The Guardian - 06.02.2026
US job openings dropped to a five-year low in December 2025, report shows
Data from November 2025 was also revised lower amid a softening in labor market conditions at the end of the year
US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than five years in.. - source: The Guardian - 05.02.2026
Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold after rise in inflation – business live
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The pound is a little weaker against the US dollar in early trading.
Sterling’s down a third of a cent at $1.3620, its.. - source: The Guardian - 05.02.2026
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
Flawed economic models mean the accelerating impact of the climate crisis.. - source: The Guardian - 05.02.2026
Software stock selloff goes global amid fears over AI-led disruption – business live
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A selloff in.. - source: The Guardian - 04.02.2026
Zero net migration would shrink UK economy by 3.6%, says thinktank
Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts
The UK economy would be 3.6% smaller by 2040 if net migration fell to zero, forcing the.. - source: The Guardian - 04.02.2026
Greg Jericho on the 'cowardly' rate rise – podcast
Last August, to the relief of many homeowners, the Reserve Bank’s governor, Michelle Bullock, announced a cut in interest rates and expressed confidence that inflation was heading in the right.. - source: The Guardian - 03.02.2026
The Good Society by Kate Pickett review – the Spirit Level author takes stock
Is equality at the heart of our social problems? A whistle-stop tour of the greatest hits of progressive policy
If you’ve written a successful book based around one big idea, what do you.. - source: The Guardian - 03.02.2026
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Elon Musk merges SpaceX with artificial intelligence company xAI
Japan’s Nikkei share average has surged by almost 4%.. - source: The Guardian - 03.02.2026
UK manufacturing growth accelerates as export orders rise
Greater optimism in PMI survey, adding to signs Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold this week
British manufacturers enjoyed one of their best months since Labour came to power.. - source: The Guardian - 02.02.2026
US jobs report delayed again amid government shutdown
January 2026 report to be rescheduled after BLS has already been faced with major delays from last year’s shutdown
The US’s closely watched jobs report will once again be delayed, the.. - source: The Guardian - 02.02.2026
Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports
Auditor calls renewable energy targets ‘unrealistic’ unless ‘EU ups its game’ in mining, refining and recycling of metals such as rare earths
The EU is struggling to free itself.. - source: The Guardian - 02.02.2026
Plunge in price of gold and silver rattles global stock markets
Trump’s pick of ‘respected central banker’ Kevin Warsh as Fed chair seen as catalyst for sell-off as investors sell safe haven assets
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Gold and.. - source: The Guardian - 02.02.2026
Gold, silver, bitcoin and oil slide as ‘metals meltdown’ rattles markets – business live
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Gold has plunged into a bear market, reports IG analyst Tony Sycamore.
Sycamore explains:
Gold is diving sharply once.. - source: The Guardian - 02.02.2026
Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says
CIPS warns of ‘cracks’ in global supply chain affecting computers, electrical machinery and transport equipment
The price of consumer goods including computers, electrical machinery and.. - source: The Guardian - 01.02.2026
As US influence wanes, the Chinese trade surplus strangles manufacturing across the globe
Trump’s wounding of the US economy offers Beijing an unparalleled opportunity – if it dials back its overbearing trade tactics
When the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, took to the.. - source: The Guardian - 31.01.2026
Trump nominates Federal Reserve critic Kevin Warsh as its next chair
Pick of former Fed governor to replace Jerome Powell comes as White House seeks to tighten grip on central bank
Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh as his nomination for the next chair.. - source: The Guardian - 30.01.2026
US president warns Keir Starmer over closer ties with China during British PM’s trip to secure lower tariffs and better access to Chinese market
Donald Trump has warned the UK against.. - source: The Guardian - 30.01.2026
Trump to announce Federal Reserve chair nominee today; French economy slows – business live
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The Financial Times have nailed their trousers to the mast, declaring that Donald Trump is preparing to nominate former Federal.. - source: The Guardian - 30.01.2026