UK business confidence steady at almost nine-year high in August August 30, 2024 UK business confidence remained at an almost nine-year high in August, a closely-watched survey has suggested, in a positive sign for the country's economic prospects.
Average Northerner to be £210,000 less wealthy as Labour urged to reform taxes amid fears of autumn raid grow August 29, 2024 New analysis from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) showed that the UK's tax regime is "driving regional inequalities" by taxing wealth and income at different levels.
Households face ‘bleak’ outlook unless Starmer kickstarts growth August 29, 2024 The improvement in living standards will also be heavily weighted towards the start of the parliament.
Oasis: UK economy set for ‘supersonic’ boost with reunion tour including Wembley gigs August 27, 2024 Statisticians can look forward to endless queries about Oasis' impact on the economy after the mercurial Mancunians announced a long-awaited reunion tour.
Contraction confirmed for German economy with no recovery in sight August 27, 2024 The growth slowdown was led by a sharp fall in investment, which fell by more than 2.0 per cent in the quarter.
Interest rates are coming down – but how low will they go? August 27, 2024 There will be multiple debates over the next few months about how fast and how far interest rates should be cut. But how low will they go? Chris Dorrell asks
Shop prices in deflation for first time in almost three years August 27, 2024 The overall index was pulled down by non-food prices, which fell further into deflation in August.
Jackson Hole highlights: Powell’s cutting rates, Bailey’s lifting weights August 26, 2024 Central bankers from all over the world descended on the small Wyoming town of Jackson Hole last week for a session of ruminating, speculating and pontificating. Here are the four main takeaways from the annual central banking shindig.
Inflation back in focus ahead of key US and eurozone releases August 26, 2024 The continuing battle against inflation will be the main focus for markets this week as new data will shed light on the state of price rises in both the US and the eurozone.
‘Time has come’ to cut rates, Fed chair Jerome Powell says August 23, 2024 "The time has come for policy to adjust," Powell added, pointing to growing downside risks.