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Trump plumps for Jerome Powell as new Fed Chair - report
Federal Reserve governor Jerome Powell has been chosen by President Donald Trump as the US central bank's next chairman, according to reports on Wednesday.
Fed keeps policy steady, watching inflation closely
Rate-setters in the US decided unanimously to keep monetary policy at its current "accommodative" settings, while indicating that they continued to monitor price developments "closely".
Aston Martin invests in the US as Brexit looms
Aston Martin is increasing investment in the US as it makes contingency plans for Britain leaving the EU.
What will a Bank of England interest rate rise mean for borrowers and investors?
Unless Bank of England rate-setters have a last-minute change of heart, interest rates will rise on 2 November for the first time in more than a decade.
Solid UK manufacturing survey 'will add to MPC rate confidence'
UK manufacturing activity and input prices both increased more than expected in October, a survey revealed on Wednesday, which was felt likely to increase the Bank of England's confidence about raising interest rates and its concerns about inflation.
UK house prices rising gradually but rate hike likely to weigh
UK house prices continued to rise modestly in October, according to data from Nationwide, though a likely interest rate hike from the Bank of England could soon weigh on the sector.