Economics

Chinese inflation has fallen to a 20-month low, giving further room for policymakers to stimulate the economy.

Corporate profitability in the UK may have bounced back over the past two years but it is not likely to remain at high levels, according to RWC Partners' Nick Purves.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to keep the interest rate at 0.5%, marking three years of the record low figure.

Markets in the UK and across Europe were gaining this morning, with investors optimistic holders of Greek debt will agree to a restructured deal.

Ministers have been urged by an influential committee to draw up a plan of action to help the country cope in the event of a eurozone collapse.

Aberdeen Asset Management is to join the UK's blue chip index in the FTSE 100's quarterly reshuffle, with Hargreaves Lansdown narrowly avoiding demotion.

Arno Kitts, co-head of global distribution at Henderson Global Investors, has left the firm by mutual consent.

British investors worried over the outlook for UK plc have cut back their holdings in shares listed on the London Stock Exchange to a 50-year low.

Economist Roger Bootle has revealed what he believes are the five key failings of financial markets, which should provoke authorities to intervene with tighter regulation.

MP Vince Cable, the secretary of state for business, has proposed five policies to get the British economy booming again, warning of a lack of confidence among business leaders.