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Britain's housing market is set for a fall, the IMF has warned
The IMF has raised the prospect of a double dip in Britain's property market, saying house prices are too high and vulnerable to a fall -
IMF: Global recovery still fragile
Global economy remains weak and unbalanced with high unemployment risking social upheaval, the IMF warns in its half-yearly report -
China warns against rapid rise in yuan
Chinese premier Wen Jiabao tells EU to stop pressuring Beijing to revalue the yuan, or risk unleashing serious social unrest -
EasyJet given summer boost as Britons holiday abroad
Airline's shares rise after it reports better-than-expected results for three months to 30 September
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Sainsbury's 'fastest growing of big four supermarkets'
Like-for-like sales up from 1.1% in the first quarter to 2.9% as retailer aggressively expands non-food sales -
Autonomy shares plunge on US fears
Stock falls 16% as growth forecasts slashed but software firm dismisses takeover rumours -
'Twitter effect' is damaging pensions, says leading investor
Top fund manager condemns social pressure for instant gratification and short-term City culture for making long-term investing harder -
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Wellstream rejects General Electric takeover bid
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