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Eurozone in recession as rising prices hit spending (BBC Economy 2023-06-08 16:12:52)
Revised data shows the eurozone's economy contracted at the end of last year and the start of 2023.
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Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden (BBC Economy 2023-06-07 08:21:51)
The prime minister says "subsidy races" are not a solution to hitting climate goals, as he visits Washington.
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House prices in first annual fall for 11 years, says the Halifax (BBC Economy 2023-06-07 07:40:46)
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says rising borrowing costs are affecting confidence.
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Immigration can help push down UK inflation, says IMF deputy (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 23:04:19)
With inflation as high as it is, "there are benefits to having workers come in", the institute says.
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Binance accused of 'web of deception' in US (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 20:06:43)
US financial regulators say Binance mishandled customer funds and ignored US laws.
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US charges crypto giant Binance with 'web of deception' (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 15:54:09)
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said his team was "standing by" to ensure that the platform remained stable.
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New business council launched to rival crisis-hit CBI (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 11:35:58)
The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members.
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Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix rises by £35 a month (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 09:46:19)
Mortgage rates have risen since recent figures showed inflation is not coming down as quickly as expected.
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Mortgages: Average two-year fixed-rate mortgage deal £35 a month more (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 08:04:21)
Mortgage rates have risen since recent figures showed inflation not coming down as quickly as expected.
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Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia pledges output cuts (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 06:31:42)
Other oil-producing countries also agreed to continued cuts in production to try to shore up prices.
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Opec+: Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia pledges output cuts (BBC Economy 2023-06-05 01:32:48)
The move by the oil-rich nations comes as prices fall amid accusations Opec has sided with Russia.
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New business group to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote (BBC Economy 2023-06-04 21:32:35)
The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members.
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Do train strikes still have any impact? (BBC Economy 2023-06-02 07:25:13)
Rail workers have walked out on the 29th day of industrial action but are travellers adapting?
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Train strikes: How have they affected the economy? (BBC Economy 2023-06-01 23:02:38)
The leisure industry has been hit hard, but the rest of the economy has learned to cope.
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Sainsbury’s boss: We are not profiting from high prices (BBC Economy 2023-05-26 15:19:55)
Supermarkets have been accused of "greedflation" - putting prices up to bolster profits.
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Mortgage rates rise after inflation surprise (BBC Economy 2023-05-26 10:43:52)
The increase in mortgage costs come as markets digest higher than expected inflation figures.
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How nervous are investors about the US debt ceiling? (BBC Economy 2023-05-25 13:01:12)
The US is running out of time to reach a debt ceiling deal. So is Wall Street finally worried?
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Germany falls into recession as inflation hits economy (BBC Economy 2023-05-25 09:54:46)
Rising prices have dampened demand from households and businesses in Europe's largest economy.
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Suez Canal: Bulk carrier refloated after running aground (BBC Economy 2023-05-25 05:30:15)
In March 2021, one of the largest container ships in the world blocked the canal for six days.
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UK inflation: Food prices 'worryingly high' as sugar and milk soar (BBC Economy 2023-05-24 21:49:55)
Food prices in the UK are still rising at their fastest rate in nearly 45 years, even as inflation eases.