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Take bank threats to leave Brexit London 'with dose of scepticism'
While warnings by financial institutions that they will shift jobs away from London due to Brexit poses a risk the country’s economy and commercial property markets, there was a call on Thursday to “take their threats with a dose of scepticism”.
Energy prices at a two-year high, says Ofgem
Energy prices have risen this month to a two-year high according to the office of gas and electricity markets (Ofgem).
Philly Fed index unexpectedly jumps in January
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly improved in January.
US housing starts rise more than expected in December
US housing starts rose more than expected in December, according to data released by the Commerce Department.
Goldman Sachs to move half its London bankers to Frankfurt
Giant investment bank Goldman Sachs plans to move 1,000 of its City of London traders and bankers to Frankfurt when the UK exits from the European Union, according to reports in Germany on Thursday.
Britain to be 'global leader in trade' post-Brexit, says Theresa May
Prime Minister Theresa May told world leaders on Thursday that a post-Brexit Britain will be a leader in trade and that the country would “step up to a new leadership role” after it leaves the European Union.
UK housing market activity falls in December, RICS says
Britain’s housing market “stuttered” in December as price growth slowed and the number of sales fell, according to a widely followed survey on Thursday.