Yen hits three-week low, sterling steps up ahead of BoE meeting
The yen slipped to a three-week low on Thursday on speculation of more stimulus from Tokyo, while sterling ticked…
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Bank of England poised to cut rates to cushion Brexit hit to UK
The Bank of England is set to cut interest rates for the first time in more than seven years as it tries to cushion…
Asian shares hover near eight-month peak on BoE rate cut hope
Asian shares hovered near eight-month highs on Thursday as investors bet the Bank of England will cut interest…
How would Brexit vote affect immigration?
“Take back control of our borders” proved a potent message for those who campaigned for Britain to leave the EU.…
UK government unveils new deals with Boeing
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced Monday a new partnership with Boeing, involving a contract to buy…
Brexit vote was advisory so UK parliament must decide, lawyers tell Cameron
The Brexit vote was advisory so lawmakers in parliament should decide whether Britain should leave the European…
Brexit vote ruffles London real estate market
Henry Pryor, who has helped people buy homes in London for more than 30 years, says only war would be a bigger…
Bank of England considers curbs on property funds
The Bank of England is considering curbs on withdrawals from property investment funds after Britain's vote to…
IMF cuts euro zone growth outlook on ‘Brexit,’ warns it may get worse
The International Monetary Fund on Friday cut its euro zone growth outlook for the next two years over…
Conservatives set to select next prime minister to handle Britain’s EU exit
Britain's ruling Conservative Party begins selecting a new leader to replace David Cameron as prime minister on…