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US Job Growth Surges, UK Faces Mortgage Crisis

1/11/2025

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The US added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and raising global inflation concerns.
UK borrowing costs spiked, driven by inflation fears, with bond yields hitting financial crisis levels.
Approximately 700,000 UK homeowners will face higher mortgage costs as fixed-rate deals end this year.
The UK government is contemplating public service cuts to meet fiscal rules amid rising borrowing costs.

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Story summary

The US added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations and raising global inflation concerns.
UK borrowing costs spiked, driven by inflation fears, with bond yields hitting financial crisis levels.
Approximately 700,000 UK homeowners will face higher mortgage costs as fixed-rate deals end this year.
The UK government is contemplating public service cuts to meet fiscal rules amid rising borrowing costs.