Economics
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Bank of England policymaker: We probably won't forecast the next crisis – as it happenedThe Treasury committee have questioned Bank of England governor Mark Carney, chief economist Andy Haldane, and policymakers Gertjan Vlieghe and Ian McCafferty
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We are unlikely to spot next financial crisis, Bank of England official saysMPC member Gertjan Vlieghe tells MPs that central bank’s financial models ‘are just not that good’ for predicting even a recession
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UK government surplus gives Philip Hammond pre-budget boostBorrowing bill hits lowest January level in 17 years, putting chancellor in position to ease some austerity plans
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The same forces fuelling the rise of hate groups and crime in America are operating in Brexit BritainAnti-Muslim groups have tripled. But this isn’t just a US problem
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Greece and eurozone agree to resume bailout talks; Unilever shares fall after Kraft walks – as it happenedAll the day’s economic and financial news, including the unravelling of Kraft Heinz’s pursuit of Unilever and a Greek bailout meeting
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Economic indicators point to a prolonged slump in consumer spending, and as prices rise real income will fallIs this the end of UK's retail boom?
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‘From bad to worse’: Greece hurtles towards a final reckoningWith another bailout set to bring more cuts, quitting the euro is back on the agenda
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UK enjoys record tourism as fall in pound boosts visitor numbersONS says weaker sterling since Brexit vote led to 37.3m visits to UK in 2016, with big rise in North American tourists
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Two-car families pay £40 extra per month as fuel prices soar, says AACrude oil’s 20% price leap and sterling’s slide against dollar have made cost of petrol and diesel rocket at pumps
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World stocks hit record highs as Dow keeps rising - as it happenedAll the day’s economic and financial news, as shares continue to hit new peaks before coming off the boil in late trading
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Chancellor is an 'economic illiterate', claims pro-Brexit economistFree trade group lobbying against UK import tariffs slams Philip Hammond Brexit strategy as road to ‘self-harm’
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A stock market crash is a way off, but this boom will turn to bustMarkets are at record highs, but optimism breeds recklessness. The question is how big the bubble will get before it bursts
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Andrew Puzder's downfall shows a flawed trend in Trump’s presidencyTrump is learning that while he may love to give the middle finger to (supposedly) liberal public opinion, there are Republicans who will not join in
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UK inflation rises to 1.8% spurred by weak pound and rising fuel costsProduction costs jump 20% in a year as pound’s sharp fall following Brexit vote ramps up imports bill just as oil prices start to bite
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Eurozone reports sluggish growth, failing to meet expectationsGeopolitical uncertainties surrounding Brexit, US economic policy and European elections are likely to stunt economic expansion in the year ahead
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Janet Yellen says Fed on course to raise US rates, UK inflation jumps to 1.8% - as it happenedFed chair Yellen says rate rises probably appropriate but warns of uncertain economic outlook
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Senators grill Janet Yellen on Republican plans to neuter Dodd-Frank ActAsked about Donald Trump’s claim that the financial regulation meant businesses could not borrow, the Fed chair said growth in lending was robust
Business live UK growth revised up; Unilever vows to unlock value – as it happened