US beats forecasts with 254,000 new jobs in September; BoE’s chief economist urges caution over interest rate cuts – business live
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U.S. and Microsoft seize over 100 websites allegedly used by Russian spies
The FBI and Microsoft have seized more than 100 web domains they say Russian intelligence used for cyber-espionage, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.23 hours ago - Russia -
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September jobs report could give stock and bond markets an October surprise
Payroll figures reveal if the Fed is ahead of the curve or behind it.Yesterday -
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Sterling slides after Bailey says BoE could be ‘a bit more aggressive’ on rates
Bank of England governor opens door to a faster pace of rate cuts if inflationary pressures continue to easeYesterday -
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Belarus opposition urges immediate release of over 200 political prisoners in dire state
Belarusian opposition leader in exile Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on Thursday said 224 political prisoners in Belarus must be urgently releasedYesterday -
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Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Yesterday - Mortgage -
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New NFL kickoff rules: Have they increased return rates and player safety so far?
Here's what we've learned after seeing the dramatic new special teams rules in action for a month.Yesterday - NFL -
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Tanzania suspends news websites over ad referencing killings of dissidents
Regulator says advert by publisher of the Citizen newspaper ‘likely to harm national unity’ . Tanzania has suspended the online operations of a top newspaper publisher after one of its ...Yesterday -
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US bans steel, artificial sweetener imports from Chinese companies over forced labor allegations
The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday it will no longer import steel or artificial sweeteners from two companies based in China due to their alleged use of forced labor. The ...Yesterday -
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PSNI chief contradicts Sinn Féin prejudice claim over ex-press officer
Jon Boutcher said he did not want the police to get involved in a political 'tit-for-tat'.Yesterday -
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U.S. economy speeds up as ISM survey hits 1 1/2-year high. Businesses aren’t gung-ho, though.
The service side of the economy grew in September at the fastest pace in a year and a half, a new survey found, signaling the U.S. is in no danger of recession.Yesterday -
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What could happen to CD interest rates this October? Here's what experts think.
CD rates have been high for the last two years. But will they remain so now, post-rate cut? Here's what to know.Yesterday -
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Pound slides as Bank of England chief says it could be ‘more aggressive’ in cutting rates
The pound fell sharply Thursday after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the central bank could be more aggressive in cutting borrowing costs if inflation remained benign.Yesterday -
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EU sues Hungary over new security law
Brussels says Viktor Orbán’s government violates bloc’s rules on privacy and freedom of expressionYesterday - European Union -
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A live-action version of Rugrats with CGI babies sounds nightmarish … and kind of interesting | Stuart Heritage
Paramount’s ‘hybrid’ spin on the animated cartoon is bound to be disturbingly freakish, as it mixes real actors with animated baby-blobs. Not so long ago, the trailer for next year’s Minecraft ...Yesterday -
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Interest rate cuts could be more aggressive, Bank of England governor says
Governor Andrew Bailey hints that borrowing costs could come down faster if inflation stays in line.Yesterday -
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Pound on track for biggest fall in 18 months after Bank of England governor hints at ‘more activist’ rate cuts – business live
Andrew Bailey tells the Guardian the Bank could become a “bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if news on inflation continued to be good. Full story: Sterling slips after Bank of ...Yesterday -
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Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youYesterday