Financial Dictionary

This is a browseable and searchable reference tool for terminology relating to UK-based personal finance and financial products.

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London shares gain momentum after US jobs data
09/09/2010 02:40 PM

The FTSE 100 makes gains, but retail stocks are unsettled by news of falling profits and a forecast of further low margin growth in the sector from two of its constituents

UK trade deficit widens to record high
09/09/2010 12:20 PM

Rising imports have widened the UK deficit to a new record, dashing hopes that a pick-up in exports might help the economy avoid a renewed slowdown

Bank of England holds course on rates and QE
09/09/2010 12:00 PM

The Bank of England leaves interest rates and the level of quantitative easing unchanged in an almost universally anticipated decision after recent signs have pointed to a relatively robust recovery

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How easy is it to get a debt consolidation loan?
09/09/2010 03:43 PM

Debt consolidation loans are harder to get in the current climate, but an expert could help point you in the right direction.

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US: national student loan debt higher than credit card debt
09/09/2010 03:40 PM

According to the Federal Reserve`s G.19 Consumer Credit June report, student loan debt in the US has surpassed the nation`s credit card debt, lsureveille.com reports. In total, student debt has reached more than $830bn - $665bn from federal student loans and a further $168bn from private loans. And according to Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org and Fastweb.com, this is higher than the nation`s $826.5bn credit card debt.

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