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The actions of Ghana and Zambia set a dangerous precedent by sidelining African financial institutions.
Recent measures introduced to help struggling UK homeowners aren’t as helpful as they seem at first.
Interest rate hikes are the Bank of England’s main monetary policy weapon against inflation, but they aren’t working.
New mortgage products designed to help struggling first-time buyers hark back to the pre-2008 market and so should come with a warning.
Ghana’s sovereign risk has been downgraded to near junk status by ratings agencies in recent times.
Russia is on the verge of defaulting on its foreign debt, which not only could have severe economic consequences but could also complicate Putin’s ability to wage a prolonged war in Ukraine.
Use of installment loans has grown dramatically in recent years – all without the regulatory scrutiny that tamped down on abuses in the payday loan market.
Research suggests there are hidden costs to abandoning personalized banking relationships in favour of online banking.
The odds of foreclosure double for families who send their kids off to college, according to two researchers who say their findings show a need for new ways for Americans pay for higher education.
Most of us bargain hunt when shopping for a new blouse or pair of blue jeans, yet for some reason we don’t with interest rates, potentially costing us thousands of dollars.
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