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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?
The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?
Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
Business Daily
Rising bonds yields and growing government debt could see interest rates start to rise
NI employers named for not paying staff minimum wage
Across the UK, more than 600 employers were ordered to pay affected workers the outstanding wages, with £4m returned to workers.
Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
The Global Story
Economist Kenneth Rogoff argues that that the era of dollar dominance may be ending
US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears
The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says
Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation
Statistics Jersey says the increase is "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average.
Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
Economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job but backs PM's devolution plans
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.
Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world?
The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.
US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived
Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.
Why the US economy is ringing alarm bells
The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
Radical
Has Great Britain underestimated its own power and influence in the world?
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.
Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns
Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.
Job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment
Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says.
Business Daily
How are heatwaves and climate change reshaping the global economy?
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