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Will Taxes Rise in the Autumn Budget on October 28?

Taxpayers expect significant changes under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey.

Eurozone Inflation Surprises to the Upside, September ECB Rate Hike Now More Likely

Inflation in July rose by 2.9% year over year, above forecasts.

Bank of England Holds Rates Steady as Voices Calling for Higher Rates Grow

Three MPC members voted to hike rates, raising the possibility of higher interest rates this year.

US Fed Holds Steady in July, Giving Few Hints On What’s to Come

Warsh points to bond yields as a verdict on the economy, but the Fed’s new communication style leaves investors with little to go on.

Eurozone Inflation Outlook: Will Higher Energy Prices Force the ECB to Raise Rates?

Economists expect inflation to remain elevated on higher energy prices, making a September ECB rate hike increasingly likely.

What Has Andy Burnham Actually Said About Stamp Duty?

Property tax to stay for now, but the new UK prime minister hints at wider overhaul of council tax.

What to Expect from the July Fed Meeting

Officials will weigh recent improved inflation data against the latest spike in oil prices, but investors may have to make do with less communication under Warsh.

Will the Bank of England Raise Interest Rates This Week?

Futures markets predict three interest rate hikes in the remainder of this year, but they expect the BoE to hold steady on July 30.

Investor Focus: FTSE Stocks to Watch Under Andy Burnham, House Prices Stall, and Bitcoin’s Crypto Winter

Wrapping our coverage of markets and the week.

Where Next For UK House Prices and Mortgage Rates?

Lenders and estate agents have lowered their price forecasts amid volatile mortgage rates and slowing demand.

ECB Holds Rates Steady as September Hike Moves Into Focus

The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged after raising them in June, with a September rate increase remaining a distinct possibility.

Morningstar DBRS: New UK Prime Minister, Same Fiscal Challenges

The orderly transition from Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham has limited bond market volatility, but the UK’s underlying credit challenges are unchanged.

UK Inflation Falls to 2.6% in June Ahead of Key Bank of England Decision

The figures are considered a temporary reprieve in the pace of price rises ahead of higher figures anticipated for July.

Will New Chancellor John Healey Raise Taxes?

Healey’s surprise appointment raises fresh questions about taxes, pensions, and the UK’s fiscal plans.

As Gilt Yields Rise, Will Bond Markets Welcome Andy Burnham?

10-year gilt yields rose above 5% as investors react to the new UK prime minister’s spending plans.

Will Andy Burnham Scrap Stamp Duty?

With a new government expected to reassess property policy, homebuyers and homeowners are watching for potential tax changes.

What to Expect From June’s UK Inflation Data

CPI data will be released on Wednesday, a week before the next BoE decision on UK interest rates.

ECB Rate Decision: What to Expect on July 23

Despite the rebound in oil prices, economists and traders widely expect no interest rate hike this month, though an increase in September remains likely.

UK Economy Grows 0.1% in May

Expansion follows a decline in monthly GDP in April.

Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House Speech: UK Must Pursue Closer Ties With EU

Chancellor calls for a UK-EU summit to deepen relationship with the European Union.