BBC Economy - Source Information
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Number of headlines in database: 35
Last update: 2025-08-29 20:21:06
Number of headlines in database: 35
Last update: 2025-08-29 20:21:06
BBC Economy Headlines
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Bank share prices tumble after calls for tax on profits (2025-08-29 12:20:14)
A think tank says a new bank tax could raise £8bn a year, a suggestion that sent bank shares tumbling. -
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her (2025-08-28 15:24:39)
The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her. -
UK car sales to US rise following tariff deal (2025-08-28 07:14:24)
The increase comes after three months in a row of falling sales, according to industry data. -
Cook to sue Trump over order to fire her from Federal Reserve (2025-08-26 16:12:22)
Cook says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the central bank. -
Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor (2025-08-26 11:05:30)
Cook says the US president "has no authority to do so" in defiance of Trump's escalatory move against the central bank. -
Rising egg prices push food inflation to 18-month high (2025-08-26 07:57:26)
A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow. -
Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook (2025-08-26 01:49:33)
The US president posts a letter addressed to Cook in which he informed her of his decision. -
Chocolate and butter prices help drive food inflation to 18-month high (2025-08-25 23:10:09)
A survey says food inflation is at its highest level for 18 months, as the cost of staples grow. -
Schools, care homes and sports clubs sold off to pay spiralling council debt (2025-08-25 23:03:28)
Hundreds of council-owned buildings being sold as local authorities seek to reduce debts of £122bn. -
Half of UK job losses in hospitality, say bosses (2025-08-25 11:03:22)
Lobby group calls for urgent action to lower taxes, but the government says it is helping establishments. -
Fed chair Powell boosts expectation of US rate cut (2025-08-22 16:01:52)
Jerome Powell appeared to back a cut to borrowing rates and played down inflation risks in his annual speech at Jackson Hole. -
What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? (2025-08-22 15:28:19)
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue. -
How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter? (2025-08-21 08:56:36)
The state borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects. -
Fed governor says she won't be 'bullied' as Trump demands she quit over mortgage claim (2025-08-21 00:03:43)
Lisa Cook says she plans to take questions about her financial history seriously. -
Why are food prices still rising by so much? (2025-08-20 14:00:07)
Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data. -
Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July (2025-08-20 12:55:41)
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024. -
How are interest rates set, and will they fall further? (2025-08-20 08:58:33)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. -
Why is UK inflation still rising? (2025-08-20 08:25:43)
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
ONS delays release of sales data over quality concerns (2025-08-19 15:42:35)
The delay raises fresh questions over the reliability of ONS data, which influences policy decisions. -
Business Daily (2025-08-17 23:01:00)
The US President has been critical of the Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell -
The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren't fitting together (2025-08-15 17:36:44)
Can the world's largest economy skirt damage from tariffs? -
Bioethanol layoffs to start next week after rescue ruled out (2025-08-15 15:00:53)
Plants in Hull and Redcar had warned they would close without support after deal to allow US ethanol to come in tariff-free. -
US wholesale prices jump in July as tariffs hit (2025-08-14 16:14:35)
US producers raised prices at the fastest pace in more than three years last month, stoking concerns about higher prices for consumers. -
UK economic growth slows but beats forecasts (2025-08-14 11:08:57)
The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists' expectations. -
Are latest UK growth figures good or bad news for the economy? (2025-08-14 09:54:25)
Depending on the timeframe you look at, the GDP figures can be seen as glass half full or half empty. -
Trump's pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report (2025-08-12 21:53:41)
EJ Antoni's comment raised new alarm about the future of an agency that tracks how the economy of the world's richest country is faring. -
US inflation holds but underlying prices creep up (2025-08-12 15:13:39)
Inflation remained at 2.7% as investors weighed-up whether the US Fed will cut interest rates. -
UK jobs market cools as vacancies fall (2025-08-12 10:56:02)
Data suggests companies are not recruiting or are holding off replacing people who have left. -
Interest rates cut to lowest level in more than two years (2025-08-07 15:45:17)
The Bank of England cuts its key rate to 4%, the fifth reduction since August last year. -
What the interest rate cut means for you (2025-08-07 14:23:11)
Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates. -
Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates? (2025-08-07 13:46:11)
Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target. -
What is a mortgage? (2025-08-07 12:42:37)
Find out how you get a mortgage, how they are affected by interest rates and what a credit score means with this article from BBC Bitesize -
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China (2025-08-06 23:02:31)
The EU is aiming to increase its own production of rare earth metals, led by a facility in France. -
What economic levers are left for Reeves to pull? (2025-08-06 12:30:21)
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her Budget in the autumn. -
Reeves must raise tax to cover £41bn gap, says think tank (2025-08-06 12:10:27)
Sir Keir Starmer defended the government's handling of the economy but failed to answer a question about taxes.