The Entertainer axes new shops after Budget tax rise
The toy retailer says higher costs have hit expansion and led to a hiring freeze at its head office....
China is trying to fix its economy. Trump could derail those plans
Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China....
US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty
Donald Trump’s plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut....
UK interest rates cut to 4.75% by Bank of England
The move had been widely expected after inflation fell sharply in September....
Sainsbury’s and M&S warn Budget may push up prices
A number of major firms have warned over the impact of higher National Insurance costs....
How do UK interest rates affect me and my money?
Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people....
House prices at record high, says Halifax
Despite the increase, the lender warns mortgage costs could remain “higher for longer” following the Budget....
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Most analysts predict the rate will fall from 5% to 4.75% when the decision is announced at 12:00 GMT....
Will Trump’s victory spark a global trade war?
Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind....
Asian stock markets rise as US election in focus
Investors are also focused on a US central bank rate decision and a key announcement on the Chinese economy....