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IMF upgrades UK growth forecasts ahead of Budget - here is what it means
The upgrade comes ahead of chancellor Rachel Reeves's first Budget on 30 October, where she intends to explain how she will further boost UK economic growth
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Will central banks continue to cut interest rates?
Central banks shouldn’t rush to lower interest rates, but it seems likely that they will cut further than expected
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Uncertainty ahead of the Budget causes house price growth to stall, finds Rightmove
Property website Rightmove says asking prices increased by just 0.3% in October, well below the 1.3% average for the month
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How will the UK gambling sector be hit by the Budget?
There are concerns for the UK gambling sector in the lead-up to the Autumn Budget. What could be on the cards?
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Chinese economy: will the "bazooka" stimulus work?
The Chinese economy is relying on the "bazooka" stimulus to grow. Will it work or flop?
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What is the Budget and when is it announced?
Labour will deliver its first Budget in over 14 years this month and Keir Starmer has warned it will be “painful”. For those too embarrassed to ask: what is the Budget and what time is it announced?
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How does France's economy compare to the rest of Europe?
What state is France's economy in and how is it looking compared to Spain, Portugal and Germany?
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Inflation drops below Bank of England target for first time in over three years
UK inflation slowed to 1.7% in September, boosting the chance of a more aggressive approach to interest rate cuts from the Bank of England
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Wage growth slows again – will interest rates fall in November?
Wage growth has fallen to the slowest rate in more than two years, suggesting the labour market is cooling. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has fallen but is unlikely to complicate the picture for rate setters
