Exclusive: Bank of England’s Bailey says investors shouldn’t count on rising UK rates

Exclusive: Bank of England's Bailey says investors shouldn't count on rising UK rates

Bailey said any action by the BoE should limit the damage to the UK economy The MPC is likely to debate the need to move quickly on tariffs Bailey says the situation is not the same as in 2022, firms have less pricing power Stock market prices doubled this year JP Morgan cuts BoE rate … Read more

US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

US consumer confidence is rising, but job opportunities and hiring are falling sharply

Job opportunities fell by 358,000 in February, led by a decline in small and medium-sized businesses. Layoffs and layoffs increased to 1.721 million, and the rate increased to 1.1%. The Conference Board review shows few plans to buy big-ticket items despite some optimism WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer confidence rose unexpectedly in March, … Read more

China’s factories are experiencing the fastest growth in a year as the risks of war are increasing

Line chart titled 'China factory work'

Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more

Powell said the Fed would wait and see how the war affects inflation

It shows a certain level of inflation expectations

Powell said high energy prices have not created a tough choice for the Fed With inflation running above target, the Fed is watching inflation expectations Powell sees less risk in the labor market Financial markets have written off bets on a Fed rate hike this year CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 30 (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Chairman … Read more

Why high oil prices could send the world into a summer slump

President Donald Trump speaks to the media during a critical phase of the Iran conflict, stressing military policy decisions

Monday, March 30, 2026 10:14 am The world economy may face recession. (AP Photo/Mark Schifelbein) The world economy is headed for a “rare” recession in the middle of this year as a protracted war appears to be on the horizon amid the prospect of US troops moving into the Middle East. Economists have warned that … Read more

How to Make Personal Finance Work for Everyone | Free public event at LSE | 6.30pm Wednesday 18 November

How to Make Personal Finance Work for Everyone | Free public event at LSE | 6.30pm Wednesday 18 November

Join us for this public speaking and book launch where Tarun Ramadorai will talk about our broken personal finance system and how to make it work better for ordinary people. We interact with the financial system every day, whether it’s taking out or paying off loans, making insurance claims, or simply depositing money into our … Read more