Europe Central Bank jumps ahead of the Fed in lowering rates. But future cuts may be limited
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point, moving ahead of...
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China’s window of opportunity to take Taiwan will close soon
There are a number of reasons why. Partly there is a natural rhythm to economic catch-up for countries that begin...
Banknotes bearing portrait of King Charles III start to be rolled out across the UK
LONDON (AP) — People have been queuing Wednesday outside the Bank of England’s headquarters in London and at post offices...
US job openings fall to 8.1 million, lowest since 2021, but remain at historically high levels
U.S. job openings fell in April to the lowest level since 2021By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics WriterJune 4, 2024, 10:13...
Stock market today: Wall Street cleaves between winners and losers on report showing slowing economy
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks were split among winners and losers Tuesday after a report suggested the job market...
Labour risks breaking debt rule with net zero borrowing binge
Calculations by the IFS suggest Labour’s plan will mean debt rises from just under 92pc of gross domestic product (GDP)...
George Osborne’s support of Standard Chartered in question after Hamas financing claims
The bank also agreed to forfeit $227m to the Department of Justice and signed a deferred prosecution agreement, meaning it...
British bank Standard Chartered accused of funnelling payments to Hamas
Standard Chartered has been accused of funnelling billions of dollars to the funders of terrorist groups such as Hamas and...
Open banking is coming. What is it and are banks ready?
The banking industry took its time to transition from paper bills to plastic cards. Now it’s in the midst of...
British bank Standard Chartered accused of handling payments to Hamas
Thanks for joining me. Today we begin with allegations made against Standard Chartered, which are detailed in new US court...
