Economics / Markets

European markets are set to join the global rally which followed the release of a ‘dovish' statement from the Federal Reserve on monetary policy.

Business secretary Vince Cable has called the financial sector "a public good", though admitted it often falls short of this lofty aim.

Mark Carney's move from Canada to London cost the Bank of England nearly £200,000 - which, in addition to his £870,000 salary - makes him Britain's first £1m governor.

As Woodford's fund offer period comes to an end, how will it compare with the biggest launches ever?

The International Monetary Fund has urged the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates lower for longer after downgrading its forecast for the country's growth rate.

The governor of the Bank of England has told the UK to prepare for a potential rise in interest rates this year.

Chancellor George Osborne plans to allow the Bank of England to implement measures to control accelerating house in the UK, as the property market shows signs of overheating.

Why UK equity income sales are breaking records

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The amount of private wealth held by households rose by 14% last year, fuelled by rising stock markets, analysis has found.