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US prices remain high as fuel costs squeeze household budgets (BBC Economy 2026-09-11 14:22:42)
Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official report on inflation.
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US inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallon (BBC Economy 2026-09-11 13:58:20)
Prices in the US rose 3.4% in the 12 months to August, according to the latest official figures.
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What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? (BBC Economy 2026-09-11 08:46:53)
The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.
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Interest rates could rise again across the world – here's why (BBC Economy 2026-09-11 08:28:47)
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
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AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July (BBC Economy 2026-09-11 08:04:22)
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.
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UK economy grew faster than expected in July (BBC Economy 2026-09-11 06:13:10)
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
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Are interest rates on the way up again? (BBC Economy 2026-09-10 23:03:09)
As countries grapple with energy costs pushing up inflation, this month will see how central banks respond.
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Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans (BBC Economy 2026-09-10 22:53:00)
The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.
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Flooring firm goes into administration (BBC Economy 2026-09-09 16:16:30)
Birmingham-based Headlam is cutting 154 jobs after going into administration.
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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises (BBC Economy 2026-09-07 15:41:52)
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets (BBC Economy 2026-09-04 17:23:13)
The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
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Business Daily (BBC Economy 2026-09-03 20:30:00)
Rising bonds yields and growing government debt could see interest rates start to rise
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NI employers named for not paying staff minimum wage (BBC Economy 2026-09-03 11:29:08)
Across the UK, more than 600 employers were ordered to pay affected workers the outstanding wages, with £4m returned to workers.
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO (BBC Economy 2026-09-02 23:13:44)
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? (BBC Economy 2026-09-02 11:05:22)
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
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The Global Story (BBC Economy 2026-09-02 09:00:00)
Economist Kenneth Rogoff argues that that the era of dollar dominance may be ending
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US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears (BBC Economy 2026-09-01 15:51:51)
The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged.
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Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation (BBC Economy 2026-08-26 13:07:55)
Statistics Jersey says the increase is "slightly lower" than the long-term annual average.
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Burnham refuses to rule out tax rises in autumn Budget (BBC Economy 2026-08-25 06:40:33)
Experts have warned that he and Chancellor John Healey will have little room to manoeuvre in their first Budget.
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'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips (BBC Economy 2026-08-24 23:04:17)
Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.