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The Short View
Feb 23, 2013
Is downgrade bad news for Osborne?
After the US was downgraded in 2011, US bond yields tumbled
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MARKETS
Feb 22, 2013
UK loses triple A credit rating
Moody’s action cites deteriorating outlook
- Lex Downgrade is good news for UK
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COMMENT
Feb 22, 2013
UK is very European – in its mistakes
The delay in addressing economic problems is deepening them, writes Adam Posen
Feb 22, 2013
Pension contribution level at 15-year low
ONS data show less than half of workers have retirement savings
Feb 22, 2013
BoE in talks with China on currency swap
Deal ‘will support UK domestic financial stability’
From
WORLD
Feb 22, 2013
Birmingham seeks to revive business
City launches enterprise zone in move to boost growth
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WORLD
Feb 21, 2013
Mayfair superstars rue pay restrictions
Workers in hedge fund central raise toast to Angel of Death
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COMPANIES
Feb 21, 2013
Housing starts drop to post-recession low
Homebuilding dips in 2012 despite increase in lending
Feb 21, 2013
BoE sees inflation staying above target
Policy makers admit price rises likely to run at more than 2%
Feb 21, 2013
Austerity plan runs further off course
£11.4bn budget surplus flattered by first QE transfer
Feb 21, 2013
Business leaders optimistic on economy
Confidence at highest level for almost two years
Gavyn Davies
Feb 21, 2013
Fed and Bank of England head in different directions
Scope for confusion over central banks’ future intentions
From
WORLD
Feb 21, 2013
Over-60s ‘should go back to university’
UK universities minister stresses worth of skilled older workforce
Feb 20, 2013
King’s gambit puts QE back on table
Only three MPC members in favour – but governor is one
Feb 20, 2013
Pound falls as King seeks more QE
MPC split unnerves markets losing faith in asset purchases
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