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FX round-up: Sterling bolts higher as traders lap up BoE's hawkish leanings
Sterling bolted higher Thursday with traders lapping up hawkish leanings expressed by Bank of England's policymakers as they stood pat on rates, in line with predictions.
London close: Miners rocket higher on Fed rate hike as BoE stands pat
Shares in London ended Thursday higher thanks to miners rocketing ahead, with the FTSE 100 at another record close, after Bank of England stayed on rates and the US Federal Reserve upped its, both as expected.
'Now is not the time' for second Scottish independence referendum, says Theresa May
Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon’s calls for a second independence referendum, but did not rule out one after Britain leaves the European Union.
Commodities: Gold, precious metals get Fed-inspired boost as crude consolidates
Precious-metals futures enjoyed a hearty uptick on Thursday in the aftermath of the US Federal Reserve lifting interest rates, while Bank of England stood pat as anticipated.
Bank of England votes 8-1 to stand pat on rates
The Bank of England has voted 8-1 to stand pat on monetary policy, as widely expected by economists.
Students on the verge of 'rental crisis' due to B2L mortgage changes
Sweeping changes to tax regulation on buy-to-let mortgages will see a huge fall could see a huge fall in mortgage applications and a significant rise in the cost of student accommodation, according to the managing director of StudentTenant. com.
Eurozone inflation rises to 2% in February, as expected
Eurozone inflation rose to 2. 0% on the year in February from 1. 8% the month before, in line with both consensus and the initial estimate, according to figures released by Eurostat.