Lagarde’s Comments Point to a December ECB Rate Hike
ECB president Lagarde reiterates bank ready to intervene in markets if necessary
Economy
Two Entities Charged in $130 Million Fraud Scheme That Used False SEC Filings to Boost Investor Confidence
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 29, 2026, charged BG Wealth Sharing Ltd and DSJ Exchange Pty Ltd, two foreign-operated, Colorado-incorporated entities, with orchestrating a fraud scheme that used false SE…
Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate
It was not a mini Budget, but it was rather small. It might be called the "micro Budget".
Lagarde speech: Direction of travel is quite clear on rates
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
British Pound defies strong US GDP as BoE rate hike bets support Cable
The Pound Sterling appreciates against the US Dollar on Thursday, even though US economic data was solid: GDP figures exceeded estimates, inflation rose, and the job market is robust. The GBP/USD trades at 1.3340, up 0.…
Reader Q&A: Our money and economics correspondents answer your Budget 2026 questions – live
The 2026 budget has been revealed; how will it affect you personally, will it change the country and has chancellor John Healey done enough to prepare for the challenges ahead? Our money and economics editors Hilary Osb…
Healey’s budget paves way for ‘brutal’ spending review next year, warns IFS
Thinktank says chancellor has given himself a mountain to climb after ducking big decisions in low-key speech
Minutes of the Meeting of the Court of Directors held on 17 September 2026
David Roberts, Chair Andrew Bailey, Governor Katharine Braddick, Deputy Governor – Prudential Regulation Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor – Financial Stability Clare Lombardelli, Deputy Governor - Monetary Policy Sir Dave…
Hungary: Fiscal consolidation and euro plan – Societe Generale
Societe Generale highlights ongoing Hungarian bonds gains as Hungary’s government details a four-year Euro adoption roadmap combining fiscal consolidation with growth ambitions. The plan assumes 2.4% GDP growth next yea…
Euro remains under pressure against British Pound as ECB holds rates steady
EUR/GBP remains on the back foot on Thursday as the European Central Bank’s (ECB) monetary policy announcement fails to lift the Euro (EUR) against the British Pound (GBP), which outperforms its major peers. At the time…
Canadian dollar strengthens as traders assess BoC hike, await US data
August 12, 2026, 3:51 AM EDT. Hill & Smith PLC posted 8% revenue growth to $606.7m in H1 2026, led by 14% organic constant currency expansion in US operations. Underlying operating profit climbed 8% to $102.9m while mar…
Bereaved families will not face tax bill over pension delays under new rules
Campaigners had warned some families could face an unfair financial penalty because of delays which were not their fault.
Piero Cipollone: Next-day securities settlement, tokenisation and the transformation of Europe’s financial infrastructure
Less than a year from now, on 11 October 2027, Europe will move to T+1 settlement. This means that the time from the moment a security is traded to the moment the buyer receives it and the seller is paid will be reduced…
ECB keeps rates steady as Lagarde announces exit amid oil, France worries
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
Indonesia: MSCI spillover weighs on IndoGBs – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Sherilyn Chew highlights deepening stress in Indonesia’s bond market, with IndoGBs extending losses following MSCI-driven outflows despite recent calibrated policy moves by Bank Indonesia. S…
Lagarde speech: Governing Council debated whether hike was appropriate
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to leave key rates unchanged at the October policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
DoorDash to buy Instacart in $17bn deal it says will expand customer options
Instacart shoppers will be able to buy from 150,000 stores, compared to the 100,000 currently available on the platform, the firms said.
How £100 vanishes in minutes: inside the ‘slot farms’ targeted in the budget
The last of five £20 notes disappears into the slot machine as The Verve’s Bittersweet Symphony plays over the shop’s sound system.
Monetary policy decisions
The Governing Council today decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Energy prices have continued to rise, posing upside risks to the inflation outlook and downside risks to the growth outlook. While …
'Uneventful' budget draws mixed reaction
While some measures were welcomed, many questioned whether households would feel better off.
Will the Fed’s Pause Complicate the Inflation Fight?
Our live coverage of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision has ended. For more analysis, read here.
Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement
The Governing Council today decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Energy prices have continued to rise, posing upside risks to the inflation outlook and downside risks to the growth outlook. While …
Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early
Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, is stepping down nine months early, ending months of speculation about her future.
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall
People are facing a "painful" and "depressing" few years ahead, economic think tanks have warned, after forecasts showed growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.