Global trade tensions and cyber attacks threaten UK economy, warns Bank of England; Black Friday spending ‘up 11%’

Global trade tensions and cyber attacks threaten UK economy, warns Bank of England; Black Friday spending ‘up 11%’ – business live

BoE says global risks remain high, and the outlook has become more uncertain and riskier. Amazon workers in 20 countries to protest or strike on Black Friday The best Black Friday deals on ...

World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago

US economy ‘motoring along’ with 2.8% expansion in last quarter, but Trump’s trade tariffs ‘threaten economic growth’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war . Trump’s tariffs will lead to higher prices in the shops, and ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

UK ‘exposed’ in event of global trade war, warns business secretary

PM Keir Starmer says Britain could maintain ties with both US and EU in potential transatlantic tariff dispute

World - Financial Times - November 18

Shadow chancellor warns Reeves over EU ties after Bank chief says Brexit harming economy – UK politics live

Mel Stride said there must be no suggestion of the UK going back into the EU single market or customs union. In news that will disappoint those of you who enjoy a Liberal Democrat stunt, PA has ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

European Central Banks warns of trade tension risks to euro zone financial stability

The Financial Stability Review also said weak growth was now a bigger threat to the 20-nation euro zone than high inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 20

11 Great Black Friday Soundbar Deals to Pump Up the Volume (2024)

Bring the theater to you with these killer Black Friday soundbar deals.

Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago

Amazon workers plan strike from Black Friday to Cyber Monday

Amazon workers and some allies are planning a worldwide strike during one of the company’s biggest weekends, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. The strike, called “Make Amazon Pay,” is organized by ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Russia ‘aggressive’ and ‘reckless’ in cyber realm and threat to Nato, UK minister to warn

Pat McFadden will tell cyber summit that Russia ‘won’t think twice about targeting British businesses’ and danger to Nato must not be underestimated. Russia is “exceptionally aggressive and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ with summer slowdown as UK slips down G7 growth leaderboard – business live

Latest UK GDP growth report shows UK grew by just 0.1% in July-September, a slowdown on the first half of the year. Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined UK economy Luke ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Shares in UK retailers fall as sector counts cost of NICs tax rise – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy . Yesterday’s cut to UK interest rates doesn’t seem to have ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation

The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

The Trump 2.0 trade doctrine: Making the global economy unpredictable again?

Donald Trump's upcoming return to the presidency has injected a fresh wave of economic anxiety worldwide, as he is expected to implement a fiercely protectionist agenda, including tariffs of up to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Here’s your investing guide to retail stocks after Black Friday and Cyber Monday

If retail stocks decline over the two trading days after Thanksgiving, it could be time to buy them.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 hours ago

Black Friday shoppers warned to be wary of deals

Nine out of 10 Black Friday offers are cheaper or the same price at other times of the year, Which? finds.

Bitcoin breaks $82,000 for first time on Trump trades; UK government sells £1bn of NatWest shares – business live

Cryptocurrency more than doubles since January on hopes of lighter regulation; latest share sale takes UK Treasury’s holding in NatWest to 11.4%. Kemi Badenoch has said it is “extremely ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

The 13 best Walmart Black Friday deals

Walmart Black Friday deals are here. Discover the best sales to shop now and everything you need to know about the sale.

The Papers: 'Business blames budget' and 'UK economy takes hit'

A survey indicating a slowdown in private business activity, which some blame on the government, leads the front pages.

11 bank stocks trading at low valuations, even after Trump bump

Bank stocks have had quite a run following Donald Trump’s election to a second term as president. But investors need to ask themselves whether or not some of stocks are trading too high.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Trump trade war ‘could push eurozone into full-blown recession’; UK and US expected to cut interest rates today – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. City analysts overwhelmingly predict Bank of England interest rate cut Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

UK landed estates warn Budget tax changes will ‘kill off’ business

Owners of historic houses hit out at changes to inheritance tax and national insurance

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Welfare drive undermined by UK worker rights reforms, warns business

Groups say changes would make it riskier to take a chance on new hires

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How Howard Lutnick Could Shake Up Global Trade

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Commerce Department would have a big say on American industrial policy and tariffs.

Business - The New York Times - November 20

Public sector pay rises and debt interest costs push up UK government borrowing; Bitcoin nearing $100,000 – business live

UK records the second highest October borrowing since 1993, while crypto-friendly Trump pushes bitcoin towards $100k. The jump in UK borrowing last month ( see opening post ) makes it hard for ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

More councils hit by pro-Russia cyber attack

The unitary authority says its website is down due to a cyber attack affecting several councils.

Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"

A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.

Politics - CBS News - 6 days ago

UK must choose between EU and Trump, trade experts warn

Pascal Lamy, former head of the WTO, says Britain will have to take sides if new US administration slaps hefty tariffs on imports, as fears grow over possible trade war. The former head of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened

Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

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