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Inflation inches higher ahead of interest rates decision

Inflation inched higher in the year to August, official data has shown, adding to pressures faced by the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate decision on Thursday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said consumer price index (CPI) inflation in the 12 months to August was 3.1 per cent, higher than last month’s [...]

China, Hong Kong shares gain on tech strength, as investors await Fed

SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks edged higher on Wednesday, led by tech shares, but gains were capped as investors held back from large bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision later in the day. At the midday break, the benchmark Shanghai composite index gained 0.6%, while the blue-chip CSI300 index advanced 0.7%.

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