Consumer spending appeared to aid gains in the retail and hospitality sectors
Policymakers felt that the risks of a trade war and a disruptive Brexit had diminished
Investors remain nervous despite a year of big gains
The central bank referred the case to the Financial Conduct Authority
The benchmark rate has been raised to zero
The number of available positions rose 3.3%
After three cuts earlier this year, the central bank left its benchmark rate in a low range of 1.5% to 1.75%
Despite surging in October and November, gasoline prices are down 1.2% over the past year
Banks, pension funds and insurance companies from around the world directed their message at a U.N. climate conference
The deal could herald more mergers across the industry