Markets

A 'very uncomfortable' place for a central bank

Improving consumer confidence fuelled net inflows

The lifeline comes after a $2.6bn deal to sell part of the business fell through

Dropped £7bn compared to last year

Relief likely to be temporary as energy and food prices rise

72.4% likelihood of a rate rise in December

BofA Global Research report

We need to recognise the need for change

Spectre of stagflation seems unlikely

The companies hope to ‘cut through jargon’