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The FT’s lead story claims the US Federal Reserve will have to keep rates high for longer than markets anticipate, according to economists polled by the newspaper. Fed will have to keep rates high for longer than markets anticipate, say economists FT-Chicago Booth poll suggests bank will make two or fewer cuts this year, with the first between July and September The Federal Reserve will be forced to hold interest rates at a high level for longer than markets and central bankers anticipate, according to academic economists polled by the Financial Times. More than two-thirds of those surveyed in the…

City AM – House Price Boom Builds Momentum  The London business paper CITY AM reports London property prices have leapt in March. House prices reach highest level in 10 months in March Green shoots continue to emerge in the property market as March has welcomed the highest rise in house prices in 10 months. According to a report by Rightmove, the average price of newly marketed properties rose by £5,279 this month to £368k. The figure trumped the average March increase of 1.0 per cent and is the biggest leap in 10 months. The number of sales being agreed is…

Christian Horner’s accuser was ‘not allowed to see full report’ that cleared Red Bull boss The woman who accused Christian Horner of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ was ‘not allowed to see the whole of the report’ which cleared the Red Bull team principal. Horner was cleared by Red Bull after a month-long investigation following the allegations made by a female employee of the Formula 1 champions. In a statement, the team said: ‘The independent investigation into the allegations made against Mr Horner is complete, and Red Bull can confirm that the grievance has been dismissed. The complainant has a right of appeal.…

‘Still want to f**k with me?’ – Mike Tyson sends warning to Jake Paul after sharing ferocious training footage Mike Tyson has shared latest training footage of himself looking in fearsome shape ahead of his fight with Jake Paul, warning his opponent, ‘still want to f**k with me?’ Tyson, 57, will fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on 20 July at AT&T Stadium in Texas in a about set to be streamed globally on Netflix. 30 years separate the two fighters with the heavyweight legend retiring from professional boxing 19 years ago, losing three of his last four fights before hanging up his…

Jamie Carragher slams Liverpool star and aims huge dig at Manchester United Jamie Carragher accused Cody Gakpo of playing in ‘slow motion’ during the 4-3 defeat to Manchester United and says Liverpool’s attack was ‘very poor’. The Liverpool legend was far from happy as his former side crashed out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday in dramatic fashion to Erik ten Hag’s side. Carragher also goaded United after the match, insisting Manchester City will beat them again in the final if the Red Devils get past Coventry City in the last four. United lost the FA Cup final to…

Raheem Sterling sends message to Chelsea fans after penalty controversy Raheem Sterling has apologised to Chelsea fans after he missed a penalty in the FA Cup win over Leicester City on Sunday. The Blues are through to the semi-finals of the cup after beating the Foxes 4-2 at Stamford Bridge, but Sterling had a nightmare afternoon. After winning a penalty in the first-half, he asked regular taker Cole Palmer for the spot-kick only to have his awful effort saved by Jakub Stolarczyk. This decision looked to be costly after Leicester rallied to level the game after being 2-0 down at…

Michy Batshuayi attempts spinning kick on fan as chaos erupts in violent Trabzonspor v Fenerbahce clash Former Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi attempted a spinning kick on a fan as Trabzonspor fans invaded the pitch to attack Fenerbahce’s players in a violent Turkish clash on Sunday. Batshuayi netted a late winner for Fenerbahce in the Süper Lig match while former Manchester United midfielder Fred scored twice but chaos erupted at full-time. Trabzonspor supporters stormed the pitch at Papara Park, where tensions had been high, to confront various Fenerbahce stars who had to defend themselves. It started to kick off straight after…

Pep Guardiola labels Man City vs Arsenal Premier League clash a ‘final’ Pep Guardiola has labelled Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League clash against title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad on March 31 as a ‘final’. Both sides are locked in a tense title race along with fellow challengers Liverpool with just 10 top-flight fixtures remaining. Arsenal currently sit top of the table on 64 points – ahead of second-placed Liverpool on goal difference – while City find themselves third on 63 points. City have lifted five of the last six Premier League trophies and Arsenal pushed them all the way…

Kate spotted in public for first time in months on trip to farm shop Kate Middleton has been seen in public for the first time since her surgery in January on a trip to a farm shop in Windsor, it has been reported. The Princess of Wales has been out of action for months following an abdominal operation, with only one official picture of her released in that time. Social media speculation has gone into a frenzy in recent weeks, particularly after that picture – published to mark Mother’s Day – was found to have been manipulated using Photoshop. But…

Suspected Banksy appears on side of building in London A mysterious artwork believed to be a Banksy has appeared in London – and residents are already worried their rent is about to be hiked. The massive mural popped up ‘overnight’ on the side of a building near Finsbury Park, north London. The piece is a huge green splatter behind a leafless tree, which makes it look like foliage. Underneath, there is a portrait of a girl holding what seems to be a pressure sprayer while she looks up.