Commodities
What next as US Treasury yields hit new high?
The 2018 selloff in US government bonds led to the yield on a 10-year note rising to a new seven-year high of 3. 25% on Tuesday, increasing increased anxiety among stock market investors.
'At least' 40 MPs would vote down Chequers deal, says ex-minister
Former Brexit minister Steve Baker and leading Tory Brexiter said he believes “at least” 40 MPs would vote against any Brexit deal similar to Theresa May’s Chequers proposal.
Workers' rights need more protection after Brexit - IPPR
Workers’ rights are likely to be at risk after Brexit regardless if a deal is struck with the European Union, the Institute for Public Policy Research has warned, calling for the government to ensure protections remain in place.
IMF cuts global growth projections due to trade war
The International Monetary Fund has cut its world growth projections for 2018 and 2019 as trade tensions between the US and China start to take a bite out of the global economy.