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US jobs data could pave way for interest rate rise
Positive employment numbers show improving US outlook
Margareta Pagano: Andy Haldane's wisdom rings true as interest rates stay static on 'Stuck Thursday'
Interest rates remained stuck on 0.5%, giving homeowners and the economy a moment of relief.
Homeowners beware: What the experts are saying about the BoE's decision to keep interest rates at 0.5%
Mortgage rates are already rising in anticipation of an interest rate increase
'Super Thursday': Bank of England splits on interest rates as UK braces for increase
BoE sees one member break ranks and call for a rise as rates stay at 0.5%.
Interest rate rise would be 'rash, premature and foolhardy' as Bank of England heads for split
The British Chamber of Commerce has spoken out ahead of 'Super Thursday'.
Bank of England set for split as interest rate rise looms
MPC members expected to break ranks and push for rise
Bankruptcies fall to its lowest in decade but interest rate rise threat could reverse progress
One in 523 adults became insolvent in the 12 months leading to June, the lowest rate since 2006.
Precious warning: Gold won't be the only bubble to burst
Gold prices might not be the only pressure point for the global economy.
Bank of England: What interest rate bump means for young and old, housing and small businesses
BoE will 'feel its way' to increase interest rates, hinting at around half historic average of 4.5%.
In focus: Why has unemployment risen for the first time in two years?
Latest ONS figures have shown that unemployment has crept up.
FOMC minutes could provide clues about US growth outlook
Chicago Federal Reserve president Charles Evans says the US central bank should not hike rates until early 2016.
Citigroup Plans Japan Retail Banking Exit amid Low Interest Rates
Bank will retain its commercial and investment banking businesses in Japan.
UK Inflation Fall: Have the Summer Sales Got David Cameron and Mark Carney Off the Hook?
The ONS says CPI inflation dropped to 1.6% in the three months to July.
UK Interest Rate Hike to Double Households in Debt and Create 'Mortgage Prisoners', says Thinktank
Resolution Foundation says even a 'relatively benign' rate rise will be in 'debt peril'
Mark Carney Hints Again at Surprise UK Interest Rates Hike
Bank of England governor warns on 'low and predictable' interest rates encouraging excessive risk taking.
UK Interest Rates Hike: Bank of England Policymakers Ready to Vote for Increase
David Miles, member of the monetary policy committee, suggests he will vote for rate increase by May 2015.
Vince Cable: Lax UK Mortgage Market Risks 'Destabilising Whole UK Economy'
Business Secretary Vince Cable urges Bank of England to take action to restrict high loans-to-income.
UK Mortgage Lending Soars 33% Across Single Year
Council of Mortgage Lenders report shows 52,300 loans for home purchases approved in April 2014.
Cooling UK Mortgage Lending Drops to Near One Year Low
Number of mortgage approvals for home purchases falls for fourth consecutive month.
UK Economy Hits Pre-Financial Crisis Peak as Recovery Marches Forward
UK economic recovery stronger by month as NIESR puts GDP at pre-crisis level.
ECB Monetary Policy Explained: What Eurozone Rates Decision Means
How eurozone recovery hopes rest on a negative deposit rate and LTROs.
UK Homeowners Fear Unaffordable Mortgage Repayments when BoE Hikes Interest Rates
Survey of homeowners finds concern that base rate increase will stretch mortgage affordability.
IMF Tells UK: Take Action Now on Runaway Housing Market
No sign yet of mortgage credit-led housing bubble says IMF but house price growth a concern.
George Osborne: Bank of England Must Not Hesitate to Stop UK Housing Boom Becoming Bubble
Chancellor says he and monetary policymakers are alert to debt risk of soaring house prices.
CBI: UK Economic Recovery Accelerates in May
Confederation of British Industry says its measure of UK growth hit record high during May.
Hyundai UK Chief: Interest Rate Hike Will Hurt Finance-Reliant Car Industry
Tony Whitehorn, chief executive of Hyundai UK, warns of risk to car sales when BoE lifts interest rates.
First Time Buyers Hit by 10% UK House Price Rise
ONS figures shows first time buyers taking biggest hit from rocketing property prices.
UK House Building Soars Amid Housing Market Revival
Construction firms chase profits from spiralling house prices as pace of residential work picks up.
UK Housing Bubble? Seven Reasons Why There's Not One
There is a lot of talk of a housing bubble forming in the UK, but are there signs the boom is slowing?
UK House Prices Fall for Second Consecutive Month
Halifax said in its monthly house price index that property values dropped 0.2% in April.