Economists have welcomed the merging of the threshold at which National Insurance and income tax are merged, a move some say has been long over due.

March 23,2022

A boost to the government's tax intake won't sway Chancellor Rishi Sunak from his quest to cut the budget deficit as he will be wary of stoking inflation and maintaining his credentials as a truly conservative Chancellor.

March 22,2022

The selloff in Pound Sterling and rates markets following Thursday's Bank of England policy meeting testifies to the scaling back of investor expectations for the number of additional interest rate rises due over coming months.

March 18,2022

For the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the focus is on hiding the fact that his plan failed.

March 17,2022

The Bank of England could keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday, citing the war in Ukraine, in what would amount to a signifiant downside surprise for the British Pound.

March 15,2022

Gold prices up 10% in 2022 but rally set to extend, upgraded Goldman Sachs forecasts suggest $2,500.

March 10,2022