Fed leaves rates on hold – but signals rates could stay higher for longer September 20, 2023 The decision means that the federal funds rate remains at a range of 5.25 per cent and 5.5 per cent, its highest level for 22 years.
Cazoo share price plummets further as it agrees $630m debt-for-equity swap September 20, 2023 UK online car retailer Cazoo has entered into is a restructuring agreement as it looks to “deleverage” its capital structure.
Goldman: Bank will likely hold rates after UK inflation surprise September 20, 2023 Goldman Sachs now expects the Bank of England to leave rates on hold tomorrow after this morning's surprise inflation reading.
UK house prices rise 0.6 per cent in July but London continues pullback September 20, 2023 UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent on average in the 12 months to July 2023, down from a revised 1.9 per cent in June 2023.
FTSE 100 close: London markets rise after inflation surprise raises prospect of rates being left on hold September 20, 2023 The FTSE 100 climbed 0.6 per cent to trade at 7,705.34 while the FTSE 250 rose 1.2 per cent to hit 18,655.75.
Interest rates: Will Bank of England hike or hold after inflation surprise? September 20, 2023 Inflation saw a surprise fall in August, complicating the Bank of England's decision to hike or hold interest rates
Dunelm: ‘Value’ offer leads to record revenue amid cost of living crunch September 20, 2023 Dunelm posted record sales of £1.64bn, in its preliminary results, rising up 5.5 per cent from last year's figures, as the homeware retailer was bolstered by cost reductions.
Surprise fall in inflation leaves Bank of England rates decision on knife-edge September 20, 2023 Inflation fell unexpectedly in August as falling food inflation helped offset rising energy costs, official data out today shows. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the consumer price index (CPI) came in at 6.7 per cent in August, down marginally from 6.8 per cent in July and lower than the roughly [...]
Pay growth slows again even as public sector awards hit record annual levels September 20, 2023 "This month’s data reinforces the XpertHR view that we have reached the peak of higher pay awards, and for the remainder of the year we can expect settlements and increases in pay to slowly begin to fall," Sheila Attwood, XpertHR senior content manager, said.
The Notebook: Neil Bennett on why the ONS needs a shake-up, why the CBI’s future is shaky once more, and a new history of the Barclay Brothers September 20, 2023 The ONS is in need of a shake-up When I became a CEO some 13 years ago, I was taught one rule very quickly; hit your forecasts. Boards and bosses can be quite forgiving on many fronts, but if you don’t deliver the numbers without a really good reason, it quickly becomes a career terminating [...]