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Inflation leaps to 30-year high of 7%, 'sealing the deal' on further interest rate rises
Price inflation is continuing to far exceed wage growth, leading to the biggest fall in the value of real wages since 2014
Tesco in focus on Wednesday immediately before UK inflation data
Tesco is the standout name in the diary for Wednesday.
Will inflation rise again in pre-Easter week? Tesco, JD Sport, ASOS and Deliveroo in focus too
It's a four-day week in the UK, with a bank holiday on Friday, while in the US the banks kick of a new earnings season
Inflation rises to 30-year high of 6.2%, giving Chancellor Rishi Sunak further food for thought
The print was slightly higher than expected, but not so ahead of forecast that the markets were inclined to panic. The FTSE 100 opened the day in the green
Spring statement 2022: firepower is available but will Chancellor hold back?
The Chancellor reportedly wants to hold off as many big giveaways as he can until the autumn, but he has plenty of firepower to alleviate the pressure of inflation for households
Lloyds, NatWest set to gain from further rate rises
British lenders from Lloyds Banking Group Plc to NatWest are set to benefit from further rises in interest rates as the Bank of England strives to curb inflation
Lloyds, NatWest set to gain from further rate hikes
British lenders from Lloyds Banking Group Plc to NatWest are set to benefit from further rises in interest rates as the Bank of England strives to curb inflation
Cryptos mirror equity markets and remain flat
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a virtual assets bill legalising crypto
UK inflation to top 8% says Bank as rates rise for third month running
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8–1 in favour of a 0.25% to 0.75%
FIVE at FIVE: Scottish Mortgage surges, BoE to hike interest rate, Cineworld prepares for results, Horizonte closes debt facility
Here’s Proactive’s round-up of the top financial stories of the day, with helpful links taking you directly to the news
Has Ukraine war affected Bank of England mood on interest rates? - Thursday's agenda
Will the BoE ignore the war and put up interest rates again or decide we are suffering enough already
US Fed to lead the way on week of Western rate hikes
Expectations of 0.25% rate hike on Wednesday perceived as too cautious by some, but Ukraine crisis adds to dampened confidence
Remortgage rates climbed in last quarter as banks move swiftly limit options
More than 500 mortgage rates have been pulled in the last month, with interest rates set to rise
Bank of England governor calls for restraint on bank bonuses
The governor said wage rises would contribute to, not solve, the cost of living crisis
FTSE 100 ekes out a gain at the close, Wall Street still a sea of red
Markets are now in "wait and see" mode with regards to Russia's next move in the Ukraine crisis
Chancellor sees first surplus but debt servicing eats into margins
A £2.9bn borrowing surplus offset by highest borrowing rates since WWII
Lloyds, Barclays, Rolls-Royce, IAG all touch down in week ahead
Other FTSE companies reporting including HSBC, Genus, Rightmove, Smith & Nephew and Ted Baker
Divid-end in sight NatWest as government-owned company?
The expectation of the government cutting its shareholding and rising interest rates are changing the dynamic around the lender
FTSE closes well under water as Russia-Ukraine tension heats up
The FTSE 100 sank 1.7% on Monday to close at 7,532 points