
Fed Raises Rates for First Time in Three Years as London Watches Sterling
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4%, raising questions for sterling, UK businesses and European markets exposed to dollar strength and energy inflation.

The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4%, raising questions for sterling, UK businesses and European markets exposed to dollar strength and energy inflation.

Ukrainian strikes hit a Rosneft-linked refinery and sites in Taganrog, renewing UK and EU concern over energy risk and sterling exposure.

Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston, putting European energy security, sanctions and market risks back under scrutiny.
Uzbekistan advances digital transformation with a national navigation system and unified digital platform, offering new opportunities for UK and EU tech and investment partnerships.

Uzbekistan’s central bank keeps interest rates at 14% citing persistent food inflation and global risks, impacting UK and EU investors and London markets.