Bank of Japan tweaks yield policy
The Bank of Japan announced a tweak to its yield curve control on Tuesday, saying it would allow yields on the 10-year government bond to rise above 1%.
FCA sees 'significant increase' in buy now pay later usage
Industry watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority said on Tuesday that there has been "a significant increase" in the use of buy-now-pay-later options.
House prices fall across 80% of the UK - Zoopla
House prices fell across roughly 80% of the UK so far this year, according to property portal Zoopla, with the rising cost of borrowing and a squeeze on household incomes weighing on demand.
High street sales edge higher after recent falls — BDO
High street sales rose slightly last week after three straight weeks of declines, as online growth made up for weakness in store.
ECB leaves interest rates on hold, as expected
The European Central Bank left interest rates on hold on Thursday, as widely expected, after 10 consecutive hikes.
Retail sales slide for sixth consecutive month - CBI
Retail sales volumes tumbled in October, industry research showed on Thursday, as higher interest rates and cost of living pressures continued to weigh heavily.
UK car output up 40% in September, as SMMT calls for delay to Brexit tariffs
UK carmakers increased output by nearly 40% in September, but industry leaders have warned of the imminent threat of new Brexit rules that could see the cost of electric vehicles rise by over £3,000.
FCA warns of common issues with crypto marketing
Financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority warned about common issues with crypto marketing on Wednesday after a change in legislation brought cryptoasset promotions under its remit.
German business sentiment surprises on the upside
Business sentiment in Germany strengthened in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday.
China approves £110bn sovereign bond issue
Beijing has backed a major sovereign bond issue as the authorities look to boost China’s faltering economy.
US business activity picks up a little in October
US business activity picked up a little in October, while inflationary pressures eased, according to a survey out on Tuesday.
UK regulators set to remove cap on banker bonuses
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has removed a limit on bonuses in the banking sector after finding that pay and "allowances" have been creeping up over the past decade.
UK private sector activity declines again in October
Business activity in the UK services sector fell again in October, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
UK unemployment rate ticks higher
The UK unemployment rate ticked up to 4. 2% in the three months to August from 4. 0% in the three months to July, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.
High street sales fall back - BDO
UK high street sales fell sharply last week, research showed on Friday, as pressure continued to mount on the retail sector.
Gold and oil prices jump on geopolitical unrest
Commodity prices continued to rise on Friday, as tensions escalated across the Middle East.
China leaves benchmark rates unchanged
China's central bank left the cost of borrowing unchanged on Friday, as the country’s economy showed signs of stabilising.
UK public borrowing unexpectedly shrinks in September
UK government borrowing unexpectedly fell last month, but still managed to record the sixth-highest level since records began.
German producer prices suffer worst year-on-year drop on record
German producer prices suffered their worst year-on-year fall in September since records began in 1949, according to figures released by Destatis on Friday.
UK consumer confidence tumbles - GfK
Consumer confidence fell sharply in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as growing economic uncertainty weighed heavily.