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US small business optimism improves in October
Confidence in the US economy rose amongst small business owners in October as recession fears eased, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.
Spanish elections: PSOE win but far-right Vox celebrates surge
Center-left PSOE managed to secure another win in Sunday’s general elections in Spain but failed to clinch an absolute majority with talks between the main parties to form a coalition expected in the near future.
ECB council pushes Lagarde to overhaul policymaking
The European Central Bank's newly arrived leader Christine Lagarde is facing pressure from the governing council to overhaul how monetary policy is decided and improve the monetary authority's internal decision-making process.
Bank of England stays put, but Haskel and Saunders vote for a cut
The Bank of England held off from any policy changes at its meeting on Thursday, but two members of its Monetary Policy Committee unexpectedly broke ranks and voted for a cut in Bank Rate, although they were outnumbered by their peers.
China and the US agree to phase out tariffs as part of phase one deal
Chinese and US officials agreed to phase out the tariffs previously imposed on each other’s goods, a Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman said.
Thursday preview: BoE, Persimmon in the spotlight
The focus on Thursday will be squarely on the Bank of England as the Monetary Policy Committee announces its policy decision.
Pizza Express owner plans £80m cash injection to reduce debt
Pizza Express's Chinese owner Hony Capital will inject £80. 0m into the business in order to pay down some of its vast amount of debt.
US manufacturing bounces back by less than expected in October, ISM says
Manufacturing sector activity improved a tad in October, but continued to contract at a quicker than expected pace.
Javid delays BoE governor appointment until after election
UK Chancellor Sajid Javid on Friday delayed the appointment of a new Bank of England governor until after the 12 December general election.