archiveEZ

A bank employee counts pound notes at Kasikornbank in Bangkok, Thailand October 12, 2010. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Sterling made slim gains on Wednesday after data showed UK inflation held steady in September, though above expectations for a slight retreat.UK consumer price inflation held at 6.7% in September, an 18-month low, showing no acceleration. It was, however, above expectations for a retreat to 6.6%.The pound by 0842 GMT was up 0.15% on the day against the dollar at $1.2205, having earlier risen to $1.2210...

The logo of the Polish Central Bank (NBP) is seen on their building in Warsaw, Poland, September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Acquire Licensing RightsCEE should maintain tight monetary stance -IMF directorBe ready to raise rates again if needed, he saysPolish, Hungarian CPI to remain among highest in EuropeFiscal policy should also support disinflation -IMFBUDAPEST, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Central Europe's central banks should maintain a tight monetary stance for a "considerable time" to ensure inflation is kept in check, and be ready to raise interest rates again if needed, a...