London’s strength suggests economic recovery has further to run May 13, 2024 "The sharp and quicker expansion in the capital also supported growth in activity across the UK as a whole," Catherine van Weenen, territory head of commercial mid market at NatWest, noted.
China’s economic rollercoaster: Consumer prices inch up in April amid lingering factory deflation May 13, 2024 China's consumer prices rose for the third month in April, while producer prices continued to fall, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to hold strong in bull rally ahead of UK jobs data May 13, 2024 Asian markets started cautiously, while China's CPI rose for the third month. Investors now await US inflation data and Walmart's earnings.
This Time No Mistakes: The big challenge facing Keir Starmer May 11, 2024 When Labour gets into power, it cannot just pull a lever marked 'investment'.
Sunak insists confidence in economy is growing May 11, 2024 The Prime Minister reiterated his view that the Government’s economic plan was working as he visited a business facility in Eynsham, Oxfordshire.
Recession, interest rates and inflation: Five graphs that explain the UK economy May 10, 2024 The UK leapt out of recession in the first quarter of this year, with GDP growing by a relatively impressive 0.6 per cent.
‘Back with a bang’: Is the UK economy back on track after GDP data? May 10, 2024 The figures mean the UK grew at the joint fastest rate in the G7, surpassing the US and tying with Canada.
What’s behind London FTSE 100’s record run? May 10, 2024 So far this year the FTSE 100 has climbed just under eight per cent, which puts it roughly in line with peers in Frankfurt and Paris.
Recession over as UK GDP grows faster than expected in first quarter May 10, 2024 Economists think the UK will grow 0.4 per cent this year, although the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects a 0.8 per cent expansion.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend bull run on renewed global rate cut optimism May 10, 2024 Asian markets surged with Wall Street, reflecting growing investor confidence, with Europe, including London, set to follow.