Economics / Markets

Financial services group Resolution helped push the FTSE 100 index higher this morning after better-than-expected half-yearly results.

The UK's headline inflation rate fell back to 2.8% in July, matching analysts expectations, the latest data has revealed.

Samlam Private Wealth has bought two more financial planning client banks - taking the total of acquired banks to 15 since 2009.

Fixed income managers have cautioned the Bank of England (BoE) will be forced to backtrack on its forward guidance measures as it has been too pessimistic over the state of the UK economy.

Business Secretary Vince Cable has warned the government's 81% stake in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) may not be sold off for another five years, arguing a quick sale of shares is unlikely.

Advisory firm Perspective Financial Group has shelved its plans to float on AIM.

J.P. Morgan may admit wrongful conduct over its $6bn 'London Whale' trading loss as it nears a settlement with US and UK authorities, according to reports.

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London's leading share index fell quickly into the red after new Bank of England (BoE) governor Mark Carney unveiled plans to issue market's forward guidance on interest rates.