RBI intervention, dollar flows push Indian rupee to two-month peak - Reuters

Bank of England governor says claims by some political leaders that rate-setters are ‘an unrepresentative elite’ pose ‘serious challenge’

US job growth surged in August and the unemployment rate held steady, suggesting the labor market has more momentum than previously thought.

Figure comes ahead of interest rate decision from Federal Reserve this month

(Bloomberg) - Employment in Canada fell by 41,700 in August, reversing some of the labor market momentum observed in recent months as manufacturing posted the only significant increase.

Aviva Investors is increasing its exposure to UK gilts, betting that the recent surge in bond yields will constrain the government’s ability to expand spending.

Country’s first female finance minister is a pivotal figure for relations with Washington and global investors