China Surprises with Modest Rate Cut amid Growing Yuan Risks

SHANGHAISINGAPORE, Aug 21 Reuters China cut its oneyear benchmark lending rate on Monday as authorities seek to ramp up efforts to stimulate credit demand, but surprised markets by keeping the fiveyear rate unchanged amid broader concerns about a rapidly weakening currency. The recovery in the world39;s secondlargest economy has lost steam due to a worsening […]
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UK Jobs Market Lost some of its Heat in July survey

LONDON, Aug 21 Reuters Britain39;s labour market is losing some of its inflationary heat with vacancies and advertised starting salaries falling in July for the first time this year, according to a survey published on Monday. Job search website Adzuna also said the number of jobseekers per vacancy rose slightly in July but the overall […]
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