From UK 11:58am

BoE cuts economic growth forecast

Bank of England

Inflation seen to remain above 2% target for another year

From WORLD 11:14am

BoJ misses bond buying target

Central bank pumping more cash than markets can absorb

From MARKETS 8:41pm

Deal reached on EU bank reforms

UK wins assurances on implementing own measures

EU ECONOMY 5:42pm

Germany keeps eurozone from recession

Unexpectedly strong GDP helps offset weakness elsewhere

4:19pm

Japanese banks increase lending overseas

Tighter home market combines with weaker competition from Europe

From WORLD 7:40pm

Russian economy defies predictions

Consumer spending drives 4.9% growth in first quarter

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