Markets in ‘no doubt’ on US rate rise
Craig TaylorMarkets which track US interest rate expectations give a near 100% likelihood of a rise next week. BBC News – Business
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US firms add 235,000 jobs in February
US firms add 235,000 jobs in February, exceeding economists’ forecasts and taking the unemployment rate to 4.7%. BBC News – Business
21st Century Fox rejects Sky takeover bid concerns
21st Century Fox defends its bid for TV firm Sky, despite claims it threatens media plurality and broadcasting standards. BBC News – Business
Bank deputy Charlotte Hogg admits breaching guidelines
New Bank of England deputy governor admits she breached guidelines that she helped to write. BBC News – Business
Champions League: BT extends TV rights until 2021 in deal worth £1.2bn
BT Sport extends its TV rights for the Champions League and Europa League until 2021 in a deal worth £1.2bn. BBC News – Business
Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management confirm merger talks
Scotland-based fund managers Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life confirm they are holding talks about a possible all-share merger. BBC News – Business