0% interest rate looms as economy slumps

December 10, 2008 BUSINESS BULLETIN Dear Reader Visit Times Online today for dynamic business news and views, market charts and sector analysis, plus your chance to comment. Also you can now download our series of free podcasts exploring the business ideas that are changing the world at www.timesonline.co.uk/businessideas Today's top stories 0% interest rate looms as economy slumps As hopes of growth in second half of next year recede, expectations grow of another rate cut by the Bank of England Miliband demands energy reform Energy Secretary makes a call for greater state control and a retreat from the free market orthodoxy of the past two decades Estate agent 'bargains' in Christmas sale Countrywide, the UK's largest estate agency group, is to hold a £1.65bn three-day sale to 'kick-start property markets' Carphone tycoon stands down from Olympics Resignation comes after disclosure that David Ross mortgaged a £200m portfolio of shares in breach of City rules OTHER HEADLINES Analysis Are we serious about carbon? Europe's leaders should take a deep breath and make up their minds, because the road to carbon reduction is painful and harsh Markets Tempus: Greggs ... Micro Focus ... KSK Greggs share price is too high ... Micro Focus one of the safer bets in software ... KSK Power Ventur is growing to plan Vodafone £19.8m bid... Ashtead rise... Pub warning Need to know: comprehensive news coverage sector by sector Business Finance Compare business insurance, commercial mortgage & loan rates online IFA Search Find specialist business IFAs Business City Guides Overseas information Job hunting? Top executive positions Business Travel Latest news Legal Advice Search for corporate legal specialists If you no longer wish to receive the Business Bulletin, please click here to unsubscribe. If you wish to speak to a Customer Services Representative, please call 020 7860 1133. You have received this e-mail from a member of the News International Group. News International Limited, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International Group and is registered in England No 81701. VAT number GB 243 8054 69 Times Newspapers Ltd is a member of the Direct Marketing Association and registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. To see our privacy policy, click here.