LONDON, March 7 Reuters British house prices jumped unexpectedly in February, potentially reflecting improvements in consumer confidence and the mortgage market, lender Halifax said on Tuesday, but the overall trend remained downwards. House prices rose 1.1 monthonmonth, following a 0.2 rise in January, Halifax said. A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to a 0.3 […]

Bonds jump, rupee soars on prospect of IMF deal sign off Details on China Exim new financing assurances are unclear Sri Lanka says has completed all prior actions demanded by IMF COLOMBO, March 7 Reuters Sri Lanka expects final approval from the International Monetary Fund for a 2.9 billion loan in the third or fourth […]

LONDON, March 7 Reuters A lack of availability in fresh produce categories weighed on sales growth at British supermarkets in the four weeks to Feb. 25, industry data showed on Tuesday. Britons have been grappling with a shortage of key salad staples, particularly tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. A hit to supplies from disrupted harvests in […]