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01.10.25 - 01:06
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UK business confidence falls to record low amid rising employment costs (The Guardian)
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Survey of bosses shows energy prices also a concern, as Bank policymakers warn inflation may take longer to dropBusiness confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according to a survey of bosses.Topping the unease were labour costs, with energy prices also weighing on the outlook. Continue reading......
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29.09.25 - 08:06
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More than 1m UK workers to gain more rights under employment bill, says thinktank (The Guardian)
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Work Foundation says key elements of bill promote secure jobs amid fierce business lobbying against legislationEmployers will be forced to offer more secure terms to more than a million workers if the employment bill going through parliament is implemented, according to research by a leading thinktank.The Work Foundation said analysis of 2023-24 data calculating the impact of a ban on zero-hours contracts and “day one” compensation after unfair dismissal – which are two key elements of the employment rights bill – showed 1.2 million workers would have been protected from “severe insecurity” in the workplace. Continue reading......
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18.09.25 - 09:01
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Heute im Fokus: BoE und Jobless Claims in den USA (Anleihencheck)
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Frankfurt (www.anleihencheck.de) - Die US-Notenbank hat gestern Abend den Markterwartungen entsprochen und das Leitzinsband um 25 Basispunkte auf 4,00-4,25 % gesenkt, berichten die Analysten der Helaba.
Im begleitenden Statement würden die Notenbanker auf die Wachstumsverlangsamung aufmerksam und die Eintrübung der Lage am Arbeitsmarkt machen. [mehr]...
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12.08.25 - 12:30
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Pound Rises On Upbeat U.K. Employment Data (AFX)
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BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Tuesday, following the release of the upbeat United Kingdom (UK) labor market data for......
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12.08.25 - 08:54
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UK Jobless Rate Stable At 4.7% (AFX)
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LONDON (dpa-AFX) - The UK unemployment rate remained unchanged in three months to June, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday. The ILO jobless rate held steady at 4.7 percent in the seco......
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11.08.25 - 07:30
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UK firms′ hiring intentions remain at record low amid rising employment costs (The Guardian)
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Economic uncertainty also a factor as bosses 'stuck in limbo' and drop in recruitment hits young people hardestHiring intentions among Britain's businesses remain at a record low as they grapple with rising employment costs and worry about the economic outlook, with young people hit hardest by the drop in recruitment.Three separate surveys issued on Monday painted a gloomy picture on hiring activity, pay and business confidence, with claims that bosses were “stuck in limbo” and waiting for greater clarity in the autumn budget. Continue reading......
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03.08.25 - 09:18
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Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs (The Guardian)
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City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on ThursdayBank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid rising unemployment and the hit to global trade from Donald Trump's fresh round of import tariffs.City traders are betting that the Bank's nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) will reduce the headline rate on Thursday by 0.25 percentage points to 4%, marking the fifth cut since last August and taking interest rates back to where they were in March 2023. Continue reading......
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17.07.25 - 14:01
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UK Unemployment Rate Rises; Wage Growth Slows (AFX)
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LONDON (dpa-AFX) - The U.K. jobless rate rose unexpectedly to a near four-year high and wage growth softened in the three months to May, suggesting that the labor market is cooling. Data from the ......
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17.07.25 - 13:48
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TSMC Stock Surges on AI Hype, UK Unemployment Highest in Four Years | The Opening Trade 07/17 (Bloomberg)
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TSMC boosted its outlook for the year after delivering record profit despite currency headwinds and the drag from US tariff uncertainty. The company raised its full-year revenue growth forecast to 30%, but said it's taking a “conservative attitude”.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves' first budget appears to have cost fewer jobs than previously estimated, casting fresh doubt over the state of the British labor market after a string of data issues in recent years. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey guiding markets toward more reductions and traders putting the odds of a quarter-point cut next month at over 80%.
The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Lizzy Burden. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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17.07.25 - 13:24
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Pound Rises Following U.K. Employment Data (AFX)
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BRUSSELS (dpa-AFX) - The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, following mixed employment figures from the United Kingdom. Data from the Of......
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