The Guardian » 4 weeks ago
Loss of Moody’s triple-A rating comes amid concerns about fiscal trajectory and widening budget deficitUS government debt may come under more pressure this week after the credit ratings agency Moody’s stripped the US of its top-notch triple-A rating.Moo...
The Guardian » 4 weeks ago
Rate-setters would fuel growth by clarifying policy and bringing rates low enough to encourage investmentHow can the Bank of England avoid being a loyal and trusted friend to Nigel Farage? That’s easy. It could say the cost of borrowing will tumble over the next year, ste...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUS credit rating downgrade could add to pressure on governmen...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
Amid apparent rising pay, economists are concerned about the consequences of a possible shift in the balance of powerWhen Eastbourne’s refuse collectors secured a huge 11% pay rise, increasing to 19% for the lowest paid, it seemed like worker power was back....
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
US president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has rattled the bond market and will inevitably have global consequencesDonald Trump calls his tax and spending plans...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
Bill will make permanent huge tax cuts to the wealthy and cost the government $4.6tn over the next 10 yearsRepublicans in Congress are trying to pass a new tax and spending bill that may e...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
President says EU imports to US will be subject to levy from 1 June as markets slump in reaction to ‘major escalation’Donald Trump has said he will impose a 50% tariff on all EU imports to...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
IMF is urging countries globally to act to ease stress on public finances, sparking mainly outrage but also supportAs ...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
We’d like to hear from UK employers how tightened visa rules may affect their business, and why they have been recruiting from abroad instead of from the UKThe government’s ...
The Guardian » 3 weeks ago
Bank torn between calls to cut interest rates to boost growth and need to damp down price risesUK inflation jumps higher than expecte...