UK public finances worsen to highest February deficit on record – business live
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In the UK, the government...
Asian stocks sink after Wall St rises
Asian stock markets declined Tuesday after Wall Street rose as a wave of investor concern about possible higher interest rates receded.Tokyo, Shanghai,...
Global markets rally as hopes for sustainable economic recovery rise
Global stock markets rallied on Monday amid rising hopes for a sustainable economic recovery from Covid-19 and as investors’ concern over a sell-off...
Budget to launch ‘green bond’ to encourage investment in climate change technology
Savers who want to invest in protecting the environment are to be offered the opportunity to purchase the world’s first green savings bonds....
When Covid infection rates dip, inflation rates may well rise
Andy Haldane caused quite a stir earlier this month when he suggested the economy was like a coiled spring waiting to go off....
Foundations turn to bond market in response to rising need
As the pandemic’s misery continued last fall, foundation leaders like Robert Ross of the California Endowment discovered a way to pump hundreds of...
Did Keir Starmer’s big economy speech actually have any economic policy?
Keir Starmer’s speech was billed as a major economic intervention from the Labour leader ahead of the 3 March Budget. Comparisons to the...
Bitcoin pushes past $47,000 to new record highs – business live
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Introduction: Bitcoin hits fresh record highs
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Stocks slump as Gamestop trading frenzy spooks investors – business live
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07:57
Introduction: Stocks drop as retail frenzy prompts investor caution
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Baseball Hall gets no new members; Schilling 16 votes shy
The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the...