Frankfurt - Delayed Quote • EUR CINCINNATI BELL (CIB.F) Follow 3.6500 0.0000 (0.00%) At close: October 4 at 8:06:27 AM GMT+2 Related Currencies News Best credit card deals of the week, 19 February Discover the best credit cards to save money, earn rewards and travel smarter. UK house prices rise at fastest pace in nearly two years The average UK house price reached £268,000 in December 2024, according to the ONS. Pound, gold and oil prices in focus: commodity and currency check, 19 February The pound was down against the dollar as money markets reduce expectations of a UK interest rate cut in March. Trending tickers: Meta, Intel, Super Micro, Nike and BAE Systems The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Wednesday. HSBC posts rise in profits, announces $2bn share buyback as bank lays out cost cuts HSBC said profits before tax rose by $2bn to $32.3bn last year and announced a share buyback of up to $2bn. EU Sovereigns Face Multiple Risks to Credit Outlook from Shifts in US Policy Rising tariffs, lower growth, higher defence spending, deeper political fragmentation and rising dollar-denominated borrowing costs are set to weaken the European credit outlook unless Europe unites and makes bold reforms. Bank of England’s Bailey plays down inflation fears as jobs data underwhelms "We spent a lot of time on the pay issue in the monetary policy report," he said, adding that the bank expects wage growth to normalise over time. Pound, gold and oil prices in focus: commodity and currency check, 18 February Goldman Sachs extends 2025 gold price estimate to $3,100 FTSE 100 and US stocks mixed as attention turns to Federal Reserve's next move Stocks were mixed on Tuesday as traders digest the latest moves in the Ukraine-Russia war and ponder the Federal Reserve's potential rate path. UK pay growth accelerates, adding to inflation concerns UK pay growth rose once again in the final three months of 2024, adding to concerns about persistent inflationary pressures. How to plan for a comfortable retirement as we live longer Recent longevity data shows we may need to plan for a retirement that could last in excess of 25 years. Are you worried about 'stagflation'? Have your say As pessimism about the UK's economic outlook has grown, some experts have suggested that 'stagflation' is taking hold. Taxpayers to hand over £130bn to Bank of England in ‘stealth subsidy’ The scale of the losses at the BoE would pay for half a million new social homes. Pound, gold and oil prices in focus: commodity and currency check, 17 February Pound edges higher after best week of the year London markets tick up as Starmer 'ready' to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine Defence stocks were among equities trading higher on Monday amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Why you shouldn’t give up on cash ISAs What to do if the recent speculation about the cash ISA has worried you. Average UK house price rises to almost £368,000 Buyers are now looking to the stamp duty deadline, with a conveyancing log-jam expected for purchases completing before the 1 April change. Belgium: Coalition Agreement Could Pave the Way for Gradual Reduction in Budget Deficit The new government coalition provides an opportunity to address Belgium’s fiscal challenges, although the trade-offs between budgetary consolidation and the administration’s social and economic agendas could slow reform. Will gold prices hit $3,500 this year despite volatility? Yahoo Finance readers have their say Gold prices reached fresh highs this week, but have since fallen back, as investors weigh the latest news around trade tariffs. Stocks to watch this week: Alibaba, Walmart, HSBC, Rio Tinto and Lloyds Earnings preview of key companies reporting this week and what to look out for.