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Will Trump sack Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chief?
It seems clear that Trump would like to sack Jerome Powell if he could only find a constitutional cause. Why, and what would it mean for financial markets?
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'Rachel Reeves has run out of options'
Opinion The political and fiscal constraints on Rachel Reeves have combined to leave the chancellor at a disadvantaged position
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Property down valuations wipe millions off stagnant housing market
Some properties have had as much as £1m knocked off their value as assessors are accused of being ‘overly cautious’ while property prices stall
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Halifax: House prices rise at fastest pace since start of year
The average UK house price jumped 0.4% in July, reaching £298,237, close to a record high, new house price index data shows. Will property prices increase further this year?
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Best trading platforms for UK investors ranked – how do they compare?
Trading platforms have been assessed for charges, investment range on offer and quality of service, with the best for each type of customer ranked
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The best investment trusts for beginners
Experts highlight their picks for the best investment trusts that beginner investors could consider for their portfolios
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FCA hands out £46 million in fines over Woodford fund failures
A campaign group is calling for former fund manager Neil Woodford to forfeit his CBE, after the regulator found he had made “unreasonable and inappropriate investment decisions"
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Mortgages may be getting cheaper but stamp duty costs remain a challenge for those looking to get on or move up the property ladder
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Renters lose confidence in UK housing market as mortgage and rent spending increases
Renters are being squeezed by rising bills, resulting in a loss of confidence in the housing market.
