Sterling weakness strengthens case for UK rate rise, says BOE policymaker

In her final speech as an MPC member, she expanded on research she published last week which argued that sterling weakness had a longer-term effect on inflation than the BoE typically assumed. “‘Lift-off’ of UK interest rates should not be delayed...

Trump’s blunt language sparks fear of an imminent trade war with Germany, say global CFOs

A war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in recent weeks has ignited fears that a trade war could be forthcoming, according to a new survey conducted by CNBC. Chief financial officers (CFOs) from some of the world’s...