Personal Finance
FCA may clamp down on unsecured mortgages and motor finance
The UK financial watchdog plans a crack-down on unarranged overdrafts, following a nine-month review of the high-cost credit market amid warnings from the Bank of England to lenders about climbing levels of debt.
Consumer-facing SMEs and estate agents in 'significant' financial distress
The number of UK companies showing signs of significant distress rose to its highest level for at least five years, insolvency experts said on Monday.
US pending home sales jump more than expected in June
US pending home sales rose more than expected in June, according to figures from the National Association of Realtors.
Chicago PMI drops more than expected in July
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated more than expected in July, according to data released on Monday.
Mortgage approvals hit 9m low, consumer credit demand remains strong
The number of mortgages being approved by UK banks and building societies is dropping but consumers are not reining in their demand for other forms of credit, the Bank of England revealed on Monday.
Eurozone inflation steady at 1.3% in July, core inflation rises
Annual inflation in the eurozone was steady in July, according to a flash estimate released by Eurostat on Monday.
Eurozone unemployment rate falls to lowest since February 2009
The unemployment rate in the eurozone unexpectedly ticked lower in June, according to the latest figures from Eurostat.