European Central Bank raises rates by 75 basis points

The ECB announced a second consecutive increase in interest rates to combat galloping inflation. Daniel Roland | AFP | Getty Images The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a 75 basis point hike in interest rates, taking its benchmark deposit rate to 0.75%. “This major step precipitates the transition from the current very accommodative level … Read more

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New UK PM Liz Truss announces cap on energy bills to tackle cost of living crisis British Prime Minister Liz Truss announcement a stimulus package to help Britons cope with soaring energy bills. Truss said the typical household ‘will pay no more than £2,500 ($2,880) a year for each of the next two years’, which … Read more

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New UK PM Liz Truss announces cap on energy bills to tackle cost of living crisis British Prime Minister Liz Truss announcement a stimulus package to help Britons cope with soaring energy bills. Truss said the typical household ‘will pay no more than £2,500 ($2,880) a year for each of the next two years’, which … Read more