New US unemployment claims hit six-month high

US new unemployment claims have reached a six-month high as the labour market cools, the Bank of England raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points, and European banks are adjusting to higher interest rates.

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US jobless claims hit six-month high as labour demand cools

Bank of England raises interest rates by 0.5 percentage points

Europe’s lenders prepare for life outside negative territory

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