Why December’s inflation surprise is not a moment to panic January 17, 2024 How worrying are December's inflation figures for the Bank of England? And what does it mean for when interest rates will start being cut?
Bank of England: Andrew Bailey doesn’t have long to restore credibility January 17, 2024 New data serves only to confuse the picture, which makes Andrew Bailey and the Bank of England's public utterances all the more important
Inflation picks up to surprise four per cent on higher tobacco prices January 17, 2024 The figures come just a day after new data showed that wage pressures had eased significantly in the second half of last year.
Electoral and fiscal pressures will clash over the coming year – there can only be one winner January 17, 2024 The main political parties have received no shortage of warnings about reckless fiscal plans ahead of this year’s election.
FTSE 100 today: London markets could wrestle with recovery as global risk mood sours January 17, 2024 Amid global market volatility, Asian markets respond to a Wall Street downturn, while Nikkei reaching a 34-year high; oil prices decline due to a dollar surge and Red Sea geopolitical concerns. The greenback hits a one-month peak. China's economy outperforms expectations, while investors await crucial data on UK inflation and U.S. retail sales.
China’s 2023 odyssey: economy grows by 5.2 per cent, population declines by two million January 17, 2024 China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023, but a 2 million population decline highlighted challenges from a slowing property market and demographic pressures.
How will the Bank of England change its approach on interest rates after wage growth falls again? January 16, 2024 Annual wage growth of 6.5 per cent may still sound like a lot, but a look underneath the hood suggests that wage growth is slowing fast.
Wage growth continues falling as signs emerge of loosening labour market January 16, 2024 Policymakers at the Bank have repeatedly stressed that further progress is needed on wage growth to justify loosening policy.
Fears grow of deteriorating jobs market after recruitment firms update on 2023 January 16, 2024 On Monday morning Pagegroup became the third recruitment firm this year to reveal the impact that a slowing jobs market has had on its performance.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 16, 2024 Asian stocks decline, the greenback strengthens, and oil prices surge amidst rising Middle East tensions. Focus sharpens on the UK labor market data.