Bank ‘should cut UK interest rates to at least 4% in May amid tariff turmoil’
Ex-Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean says cut of 0.5 points needed because of ‘crazy situation’ in US The Bank of England should use...
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Carmaker shares fall after Trump 25% tariff move as Reeves warns against trade war
Chancellor says UK not planning retaliatory tariffs on US ‘at the moment’ while PM calls move ‘very concerning’ Business live – latest updates UK politics...
Global stock markets come under pressure amid ‘Trump tariff tantrum’
Markets recover some losses after Trump agreed to delay new duties on Mexico goods, sparking hopes of a reprieve Global stock markets came under pressure...
Wall Street banker bonuses forecast to rise 35% this year
Surge caused by rebound in market activity very likely to influence payouts for European outposts of banks Bonuses for Wall Street’s investment bankers are forecast...
Global markets partly recover but analysts fear ‘we’re not out of woods’
Shares on Wall Street and in Asia and Europe start to recover after Monday’s rout Business live – latest updates Shares on Wall Street rose...
Bank of England policymaker argues for holding interest rates until inflation pressures ease – business live
Live coverage of business, economics and markets as Jonathan Haskel says UK ‘inflation will remain above target for quite some time’ Rachel Reeves has pledged...
French stock market plummets amid fears of far right election win
CAC 40 index has its worst week since March 2022 after Macron’s decision to call snap elections France’s stock market is heading for its biggest...
Japan’s economy shrinks; geopolitics and global elections ‘threaten financial stability’; reality TV stars charged over FX scheme – business live
Japan’s economy contracts in Q1, leaving UK as fastest-growing G7 member, while ECB warns policy uncertainty is high A group of business leaders have warned...
Buy now, pay later firm Klarna reports first quarterly profit in four years
Swing to profit of £9.6m by Swedish firm improves its fortunes in run-up to possible £12bn flotation The buy now, pay later company Klarna has...
Birkenstock shares fall 12.6% after landing on the US stock market
Shoemaker lands on NYSE with $7.5bn valuation as investors bet there was less mileage in consumer demand for its sandals Shares in Birkenstock fell 12.6%...
