Inflation in the U.K. held steady at an annual rate of 2.2% in August, still above the bank’s goal
Rise in jobless rate driven by growing labour force, rather than layoffs
Rosy earnings forecasts underpinning stocks face downward revisions
Rising unemployment for Canada, U.S. gives central banks reason to ease
Despite initial cut, monetary policy remains restrictive, and economy faces other headwinds
Conservative Party seizes on news as proof its economic plan is working
Global rate cycle has turned, but central banks to stay cautious
Rate cuts remain data dependent as growth cools, recession avoided
Analysts say the quarter-point cut is unlikely to usher in a swift series of further cuts
Project to examine streamlining settlement for money markets