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Burnham rejects 'tax and spend socialist' comments

Andy Burnham has insisted he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" on the economy, after a former Bank of England chief economist said investors were worried about his willingness to cut spending.

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London Metal Exchange to launch electronic options trading

The London Metal Exchange plans in two weeks the latest upgrade to its electronic trading platform, a key component in the group’s ongoing efforts to modernise its trading infrastructure after the controversial nickel c…

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U.S. import prices rise, retail sales rebound in August

U.S. retail sales jumped 1.2% in August 2026, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday, September 16, showing unexpectedly strong consumer demand even as inflationary pressures intensified across the economy. The numb…

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Fed Hikes: Then What?

Federal Reserve decisions can sometimes feel like the only events that determine whether the stock market rises or falls. Yet the market’s response has rarely been that simple. Historically, stocks haven’t moved in …

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Inflation Signals Clash Ahead of High-Stakes Fed Decision

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on Friday that inflation is still too high and that interest rates may need to rise in the coming months. He said recent data show inflation has cooled but…

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Market Wrap: AI Hits the Brakes

On July 29, Microsoft and Meta announced their earnings reports on the same day, delivering two AI performance reports with completely opposite trends.