‘Wake-up call’: Germany downgrades 2019 economic growth forecast to just 0.5 per cent April 17, 2019 The German government today once again slashed growth predictions for its economy, saying it now foresees a GDP increase of just 0.5 per cent in 2019, compared to the 2.1 per cent it predicted a year ago. Read more: Eurozone manufacturing sector contracts with Germany shrinking fastest Economy minister Peter Altmaier said new car emissions [...]
Electronics manufacturer Discoverie looks to break into US market with acquisition April 16, 2019 London listed electronics manufacturer Discoverie has made its first move into the United States with the £14.8m buyout of US parts maker Hobart. Read more: Manufacturing trade bodies warn EU leaders against no-deal Brexit The parts supplier for electronic devices announced the acquisition alongside the buy of another firm in the UK, as well as [...]
German investors more optimistic thanks to Brexit delay April 16, 2019 Investors are more optimistic about the struggling German economy than they were a month ago, in a sign that Europe’s biggest economy may be about to turn a corner. Read more: Eurozone manufacturing sector contracts with Germany shrinking fastest German research institute ZEW’s monthly survey of sentiment among analysts swung into positive territory for the [...]
Toyota sells electric car technology to Chinese startup in return for green car credits April 15, 2019 Toyota has agreed to sell its electric car technology to Chinese startup Singulato, in a move which will give it preferential rights to buy green credits under China’s new quota system for electric vehicles (EVs). Read more: Toyota to manufacture new Suzuki model at Derby plant The green car credit system, introduced in January, requires [...]
The euro falls as ECB chief Draghi delivers pessimistic verdict on Eurozone economy April 10, 2019 The European Central Bank (ECB) kept up recent tradition today when it announced it would hold interest rates at record low levels and reaffirmed that it will not raise them before the end of 2019. Read more: US threatens tariffs on $11bn of EU goods ECB boss Mario Draghi struck a more pessimistic tone than [...]
Britain’s economy grows faster than predicted in February April 10, 2019 The UK economy grew by 0.3 per cent in the three months to February, a better-than-expected result as the country counts down to Brexit and faces a weak global economy. Read more: No-deal Brexit could tip UK and EU into recession, IMF says In February Britain’s economy grew by 0.2 per cent, figures released today [...]
No-deal Brexit could tip UK and EU into recession, IMF says April 9, 2019 A no-deal Brexit could see both Britain and the EU slide into a two-year recession in a worst-case scenario, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. Read more: IMF director says majority of countries will see growth slow in 2019 The UK economy will grow by less than previously thought even with a deal, the [...]
British car manufacturing powers down to half capacity as planned factory shutdowns take effect April 8, 2019 British car makers including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have gone ahead with plans to shut their UK plants this week over Brexit, in a move which leaves at least half the country’s car production gridlocked. JLR’s Wolverhampton engine plant as well as its three assembly plants in Solihull, Halewood and Castle Bromwich were due to [...]
Manufacturers urge May to revoke Article 50 if Brexit deal cannot be secured April 7, 2019 Manufacturers have urged Prime Minister Theresa May to revoke Article 50 is she cannot secure a Brexit agreement this week amid growing fears the UK could crash out of the EU without a deal. In an open letter to May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, trade body Make UK said the industry had already been [...]
European car makers face €7.4bn bill to meet looming EU emissions rules April 3, 2019 The biggest car manufacturers in Europe are careering towards a €7.4bn crash in profits from the cost of meeting the EU’s emissions rules, UBS has warned. Regulations set to come into effect in 2021 will force car firms such as Volkswagen, BMW and Renault to produce no more than 95g of CO2 per kilometre, but [...]