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Labour threatens to expel Israeli diplomats in extraordinary retaliation
Britain is considering expelling 27 Israeli diplomats from London if Israel proceeds with plans to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem, in a dramatic escalation of the diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The reported threat, conveyed by British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters, would see London expel one Israeli diplomat for every British diplomat whose position in East Jerusalem is terminated, according to Israeli media reports.
UK construction downturn eases but fragile recovery remains in doubt
Britain’s construction sector moved closer to stabilisation in September as the pace of contraction eased to its slowest level since January, although weak orders, falling employment and rising costs continued to underline the fragility of the industry’s recovery. The S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers’ index rose to 46.1 in September from 44.3 in August, its strongest reading for eight months. The figure was also ahead of the 44.9 forecast by economists.
Elevated treasury yields and European political strain keep the dollar supported
The US dollar remained firm near a multi-month high on Tuesday, supported by elevated Treasury yields and renewed political uncertainty in Europe. Ten- and 30-year yields remain close to multi-decade highs, while the jump in the ISM services prices-paid index to its highest level in more than four years reinforced concerns over persistent inflation. That has helped preserve expectations of several interest rate increases through mid-2027 and kept the dollar supported.
Hamas welcomes UK sanctions on Israel as diplomatic tensions escalate
Hamas has welcomed sanctions imposed on Israel by Britain, describing Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s decision to characterise violence against Palestinians in the West Bank as “ethnic cleansing” as a step in the right direction.
UK borrowing costs surge as oil shock threatens to turn Healey’s Budget into emergency measures
Britain’s borrowing costs have surged to levels not seen in decades, as the escalating conflict in the Middle East and renewed energy price shock trigger a sharp sell-off in government bonds and threaten to disrupt Chancellor John Healey’s plans for his first Budget. Gilt yields have risen sharply this week as investors reassess the outlook for inflation and interest rates following the latest escalation in the geopolitical crisis.
Labour mayors face hospitality backlash over new tourist tax amid a ‘jobs bloodbath’
Labour mayors across England are preparing to introduce a new tourist tax despite warnings from the hospitality industry that the levy could trigger a “jobs bloodbath” and undermine the government’s growth ambitions. Every Labour-run mayoral authority is expected to consider using new powers to impose an overnight visitor levy on hotels, bed and breakfasts and holiday lets.
UK economy beats expectations with 0.4% July growth, but outlook darkens
The UK economy grew faster than expected in July, offering Chancellor John Healey a boost as he prepares for next month’s Budget, although economists warned that higher energy prices and borrowing costs could undermine the recovery. Gross domestic product increased 0.4 per cent in July, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics, exceeding economists’ expectations for no growth. The expansion followed a 0.3 per cent increase in June and no growth in May.
Gold steadies ahead of CPI data release after PPI-induced decline
Gold was relatively stable early on Friday after a decline yesterday following strong U.S. inflation data and a rebound in the US dollar. August’s PPI rise of 0.4% month-on-month, with the annual value accelerating to 5.4%, lifted September Federal Reserve interest rate hike odds toward 70%. Expectations now point to another hike in December, which could weigh on the metal if it materialises.
Opinion: Why online trading appeals to the young
Group CEO of Capital.com, Jonathan Squires explains how persistently low interest rates, rising disillusionment with pension plans and a high adoption of technology have unwittingly given rise to a young and hungry herd of yield hunters. At 0.1%, the Bank of England base rate is at an all-time low, but with inflation inching higher, could the BoE’s dovish sentiment be about to change, leading to a rise in rates next month?
Currency.com CEO on the pros and cons of regulated exchanges, crypto predictions for 2021 and more
CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Jonathan Squires, the CEO of Currency.com, a top platform for digital asset trading with a broad spectrum of fiat and crypto on-ramps. Squires was previously CEO of iBus Media, part of the Stars Group. With his traditional MBA background, he is one of the new bunch of leaders in crypto who are driving the expansion in decentralized finance and tokenized asset markets. What is your professional background and how/when did you get into crypto?
The Top 10 Tales of Political Intrigue
Readers who enjoy espionage and high-stakes action are likely to be addicts of political intrigue. The machinations of those who desire power are captivating, partly because we all wonder how far we would go if the throne were our only, life-defining goal. The tales of these devious political animals are timeless. Below, we consider the books and the characters that have shaped this genre, and it’s easy to see how the excitement will always remain current and relevant.
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