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Das Pfund (englisch Pound) Sterling (auch als britisches Pfund bezeichnet) ist die Währung des Vereinigten Königreichs. Das Währungssymbol £ leitet sich von dem lateinischen Wort libra „Pfund“ ab und kann im Deutschen wie alle Währungszeichen dem Geldbetrag wahlweise nach- oder vorangestellt werden. Das britische Pfund, symbolisiert durch das Zeichen £, ist eine der ältesten Währungen der Welt und spielt eine bedeutende Rolle im internationalen...

Following the collapse of Terra Luna and FTX last year, the UK policymakers have committed to introducing a new regulatory regime for crypto assets and stablecoins to ensure sustainable and secure mainstream adoption. The United Kingdom policymakers have in the past year worked closely with different financial institutions and other stakeholders in formulating detailed regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets and stablecoins. According to CryptoUK, the trade body formed to represent the...

The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is optimistic that inflation would ease. UK inflation came in for September at 6.7%, higher than expectations set by analysts. Also, inflation in the UK remained unchanged from August. While inflation remained unaltered, the UK’s headline consumer price index (CPI) met expectations from economists polled by Reuters. The economists predicted a monthly increase of 0.5% and an annual 6.6%. For core CPI, the UK’s figure fell to 6.1%...

The Bank of England has halted its 14 consecutive interest rate hikes, keeping rates at 5.25% due to moderating inflation. Despite this, the economy remains precarious. The Bank of England has decided to end a streak of 14 consecutive interest rate hikes, keeping them at 5.25%, following data showing a moderation in inflation. According to CNBC, the Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 in favor of not raising rates at its September meeting, while 4 members indicated they would have...

Core inflation in August rose as the CPI showed price increases across several points, including energy, housing and airfares. Core inflation in August saw its largest monthly increase for the year as consumer prices rose on housing, energy, and many other items. According to the United States Department of Labor, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.6%, seasonally adjusted, up 3.7% from the same period last year. Economists polled by Dow Jones had predicted that the CPI would increase...

CoinspeakerUK Housing Market Faces 34% Drop in Demand amidst Economic Pressures The recent decision by the Bank of England (BoE) to increase interest rates has further compounded the issue of declining home sales in the UK. UK Housing Market Faces 34% Drop in Demand amidst Economic Pressures

CoinspeakerUK Inflation Sees Sharp Drop in July as Core and Services Show Mixed Trends While the easing of headline inflation is welcome news for consumers, experts are paying closer attention to the underlying trends.  UK Inflation Sees Sharp Drop in July as Core and Services Show Mixed Trends

CoinspeakerUK Mortgage Rates Reaches 15-Year High as Housing Market Slows Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy at global financial services firm Ebury, anticipates that the central bank will hike interest rates to around 6.35% within the first three months of next year. UK Mortgage Rates Reaches 15-Year High as Housing Market Slows

CoinspeakerJPMorgan Warns of Potential Economic Downturn for UK, Says Interest Rates Could Surge to 7% The potential increase in interest rates would have wide-ranging implications for the UK economy. JPMorgan Warns of Potential Economic Downturn for UK, Says Interest Rates Could Surge to 7%

Despite a few headwinds Wise has recently faced, the company’s stock jumped after revealing a spike in profits and revenue. British fintech online money transfer firm Wise’s (LON: WISE) stock jumped almost 18% on Tuesday in reaction to a rise in company profits. In a recent statement, the London-based fintech noted that its profit before tax tripled to £146.5 million ($186.5 million). The company also reported that its earnings per share tripled to 11.53 pence. According to data from...