Eurozone growth for 2024 downgraded but inflation also set to fall further February 15, 2024 The eurozone is now predicted to grow 0.8 per cent in 2024, downgraded from 1.2 per cent in its previous round of forecasts in November.
Why a recession does matter – and not just for Rishi Sunak’s career February 15, 2024 After months of debating whether the UK would fall into a recession, we finally have an answer. There's now a new debate: does it matter.
Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak’s uphill task just got a bit steeper February 15, 2024 Rates will come down - probably in May, maybe in June - but they will take time to filter through to the wider economy. With an election looming, can the Tories expect anything to turn up?
Recession confirmed for UK after GDP dropped 0.3 per cent in final quarter February 15, 2024 The UK has struggled to generate any momentum over the course of 2023 due to the dual impact of rising inflation and high interest rates.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 15, 2024 Asian markets rose in line with Wall Street's momentum. Uber, Lyft, and Nvidia drove the S&P 500, while Bitcoin surpassed $52,079. Japan entered a recession, drawing attention to the UK Q4 GDP and U.S. retail sales.
January’s inflation data ‘encouraging’ and strong pay figures not unduly concerning, Bailey says February 14, 2024 Speaking in the House of Lords' Economic Affairs Committee, Bailey admitted that the figures, published this morning, were "good news".
Why inflation staying stuck at four per cent is actually good news February 14, 2024 The fact that the headline rate of inflation remained steady in January despite these increases points to stronger than anticipated disinflationary pressures elsewhere.
Inflation comes in below expectations at four per cent thanks to falling food prices February 14, 2024 Markets expect the Bank of England to start cutting interest rates in June with three rate cuts expected over the course of the year.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to open in the red amid global market rout February 14, 2024 Asian stocks fell in response to a Wall Street sell-off, while the U.S. dollar remained near three-month highs. Oil prices dropped, and Lyft shares retreated after a 60% surge. Investors are closely monitoring the UK CPI and Q4 euro area GDP.
UK inactivity rate rises as record number out of work due to long-term sickness February 13, 2024 Rising inactivity due to ill-health has been a worrying trend with the UK the only G7 nation where employment is still below pre-pandemic levels.