Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on interest rate cut hopes Major European indices have notched up all-time highs, with the FTSE 100 reaching a fresh record following signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating an impending rate cut. 10/05/2024
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Now playing Next Business US bans Qualcomm and Intel from exporting some chips to China The move would primarily impact Huawei, a major Chinese smartphone and laptop manufacturer, which is suspected of having ties to the Chinese government and military. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Economy BoE holds rates steady, sees inflation below target in two years The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 5.25%, in a split decision with two members dissenting. Governor Andrew Bailey indicated it's premature to reduce rates. New forecasts project that price pressures will fall below the target within two years. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Ireland struggles to deal with migrant influx across UK border London's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has many already inside the UK fearing for their safety, leading many to cross the Irish border. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo accession to the Council of Europe is likely to be delayed The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers will not be making a decision on Kosovo membership in mid-May, according to their agenda. In the meantime, Pristina has been asked to fix the constitutional issue related to the Community of Serb Municipalities. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia marks Victory Day as Putin rails against West's 'arrogance' “Russia will do everything to prevent global confrontation, but will not allow anyone to threaten us,” he said. “Our strategic forces are in combat readiness.” 09/05/2024
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Now playing Next Economy Poland keeps rates unchanged despite softening economy Despite a fall in inflation, Poland's central bank governor remains concerned it could reignite because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits. 09/05/2024