31 October 2024 The Bank of England Will Have to Throttle Back on Rate Cuts

Looser fiscal policy equals tighter monetary policy.

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30 October 2024 "A Tough Budget for Business" - BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce has said Budget 2024 has imposed further costs on businesses.

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30 October 2024 Government Will Borrow £40BN More This Year

The UK government looks set to borrow an additional £40BN than previously planned from capital markets this year, having changed the goalposts used to determine its fiscal rules.

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30 October 2024 Labour Delivers "Largest Rises in Tax Known in Modern Times"

Labour is putting the burden of this budget right onto businesses, with a £25bn rise in employer national insurance contributions.

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30 October 2024 Strong Growth Means Just Three More Fed Rate Cuts Ahead: RBC

The U.S. economy continues to deliver robust growth, limiting the need for significant cuts from the Federal Reserve.

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24 October 2024 "Historic Budget" of Spending Splurges and Tax Hikes: Deutsche Bank

The Labour government's proposed changes to the UK’s fiscal framework are poised to bring significant shifts to public spending, taxation, and government debt, according to new research.

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24 October 2024 PMIs: Deteriorating Job Market Heaps Pressure on the ECB to Cut Faster

Companies responded to lower workloads by reducing employment to the largest degree in almost four years, said S&P, while business confidence dropped to an 11-month low.

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