News by: Chris Marshall
More QE: what does it mean?
The Bank of England has extended its programme of quantitative easing. What now?
Bank of England unleashes more QE to avert recession
Bank’s monetary policy committee votes to shore up the UK economy by extending its quantitative easing programme to £325 billion.
After Goodwin, should Mervyn King lose his knighthood?
One of Britain's most respected economists says Fred the Shred was a scapegoat; the real blame rests with the governor of the Bank of England.
China inflation jump dampens hopes of stimulus
Unexpectedly high inflation reading gives Chinese authorities less scope to take action to boost the economy.
Chart of the Day: China, an economic miracle no more
Chinese 'rebalancing' has begun, with major implications for investors.
Safe havens in short supply, and only China can help
‘Tectonic’ changes are wiping out investment safe havens, and the solution may lie with China, says Barclays' annual Equity Gilt study.
The ship be sinking: a portent of economic doom
A downturn in the 'Baltic Dry Index' may not cast the same pall it used to, but a 25-year low is worrying nonetheless.
Chart of the Day: how much QE can Merv get away with?
'A lot' is the answer from economists, who say that inflation will continue falling in the UK.
BP raises dividend as profits jump
Investors, who have waited patiently for a higher dividend since 2010’s Gulf of Mexico disaster, will receive a payment of eight cents per share.
Chart of the Day: Goldman Sachs says you’ll be richer this year
And you won't have to endure a return to recession either, the bank's economists say.
US jobs boost triggers FTSE buying spree
(Update) Better than expected US non-farm payrolls data crown a strong week for markets.
Week Ahead: firefighting with another burst of QE
Expect more QE in the UK and just possibly the denouement of the latest Greek drama.
Xstrata and Glencore merger talks fail to lift FTSE
(Update) Markets propped up by decline in US jobless claims and comments from US Fed chair Ben Bernanke that the economy is improving.
Chart of the Day: Facebook boss wants your money not your vote
Facebook’s chief executive, chairman, founder, paper billionaire and face, the 27-year-old Mark Zuckerberg, will retain major control of the company once it floats on the stock market.
Bric emerging markets: an end to dizzying growth?
Can Brazil, Russia, India and China continue to transform the world economy? Don't expect a repeat of the last decade.
Chart of the Day: how it could all go terribly wrong
...and how it could all go right: alternative paths for the UK economy.
FTSE starts February on a high as China lifts mood
Chinese manufacturing data comes in stronger than expected and investors continue to put their money in equities.
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