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UK business confidence falls as economy slows and interest rates rise

The Guardian Manufacturing

Firms have cut back on hiring staff and manufacturing output is at its lowest since May 2020 as supply issues continue, a survey finds Business confidence fell last month amid jitters over the slowing UK economy dampening company plans to hire more staff, according to a survey of more than 4,000 firms.

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CFIB survey shows small businesses are struggling to repay debt due to interest rates

Canadian Manufacturing

Small business confidence in Canada took a nosedive in October, dropping to levels not recorded since early in the pandemic, new research released on Oct. A third of Canadian small business owners now say borrowing costs are causing difficulties, compared with about a fifth of businesses at the start of the year, the business group said.

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Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 4%

The Guardian Manufacturing

More pressure on mortgage payers and businesses after hike of 0.5 points lifts rates to 14-year high The Bank of England has raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 4%, piling more pressure on mortgage payers and businesses struggling to pay off their loans. Continue reading.

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BoC surveys show more optimism about the economy and expected rate cuts

Canadian Manufacturing

The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest rates still putting a drag on the economy. The central bank released its business outlook and consumer expectations surveys on Apr. Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 2.8

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Bank of England’s chief economist dampens hopes of summer interest rates cut

The Guardian Manufacturing

Huw Pill warns inflation could rebound as UK business survey signals economy strengthened over last month Business live – latest updates The prospects of a summer cut in UK interest rates receded on Tuesday after the Bank of England’s chief economist cautioned against cutting too soon and a key survey signalled the economy strengthened over the last (..)

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UK firms ‘slow output and rein in hiring as borrowing costs rise’

The Guardian Manufacturing

Survey of businesses gives further indication that Bank of England could limit future interest rate rises Businesses are pulling back on hiring and slowing their output under the strain of rising borrowing costs, according to a study that gives a further signal that the Bank of England could limit future interest rate rises.