Why is Trumpβs justice department investigating Fed chair Jerome Powell?
Powell publicly denounced the inquiry as punishment for not bowing to the presidentβs wishes on interest rates
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Powell publicly denounced the inquiry as punishment for not bowing to the presidentβs wishes on interest rates
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It is a perilous time to mess with the principle that rate-setters under an independent system should be free of political pressure
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Analysts warn that White House pressure on US central bank to cut interest rates could put economy in danger
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Statement signed by 13 former senior officials condemns βunprecedentedβ assault on Fedβs independence
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Paramount also files lawsuit seeking disclosure of financial information related to $82.7bn agreement
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South East Water blames cold weather and Storm Goretti for problems, with schools and libraries closed for day
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Retailer to allow βone-click purchasesβ through assistants such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, beginning in US
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessible
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Fed chair hits back, accusing DoJ of threatening criminal charges because central bank defied Trumpβs demands
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Rising costs and economic uncertainty take toll, in contrast to Keir Starmer saying Britain will start to feel richer
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Skilled workers at Leonardo Helicopters fear it will close Yeovil factory if Ministry of Defence delays awarding contract
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Yes, the number of small businesses that filed for bankruptcy in 2025 increased from 2024. But only by 10
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Oil is American presidentβs motivation but his concept of economic success feels as outdated as his music tastes
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Barclays, HSBC and NatWest shareholders already approved big pay rises after post Brexit loosening of remuneration rules
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Independents muscle in on craze for the black stuff with dark beers that use same nitrogen process as Irish favourite
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Hopes that tougher sanctions and lower oil prices could derail Putinβs war effort underestimate how far the Kremlin has rewired its economy
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Utility admits parent company paid CEO Ruth Jefferson and CFO Andy Pymer but denies bonus payments
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Many of the old challenges remain but there are a number of reasons why this time a deal of some kind could be possible
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US faces big challenges in trying to unlock βtremendous wealthβ from Venezuelaβs long-neglected oil industry
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Bosses at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver were awarded million-pound bonuses after sale to private firm
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Employers added 50,000 jobs, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, despite a year of uneven growth
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City firms welcome clarity as government signals it will not reopen Brussels-era rules, despite closer cooperation elsewhere
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Deal would create worldβs largest mining company and come almost a year after previous discussions failed
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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Investment firm that also bought WH Smithβs high street business has reputation for rapid and hard-nosed restructuring
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Report says officials seem unprepared for potential risks that unregulated industry poses to UK financial stability
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Big fall in sales in rest of Europe means split from ownerβs food businesses would be distraction best avoided for year or two
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Lloydβs List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month
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Sales and profits surge at TPP Group, whose software is said to be used by 7,800 NHS organisations
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