Consumers shopping for insurance deals help Moneysupermarket to record revenue February 19, 2024 "The combination of high levels of premium price inflation and the cost-of-living squeeze resulted in high levels of search traffic with consumers seeking a better deal," the company said.
Inflation still the number one concern for London Businesses, LCCI finds, but confidence improves February 16, 2024 Inflation is still the number one concern for London firms found the London Chamber of Commerce andIndustry (LCCI). In its CAPITAL 500 London Quarterly Economic Survey, published on January 24 th, found that 66 per centof companies said they were more concerned about inflation in Q4 of 2023 than previous quarters,while four in 10 (41 [...]
Brits to get ‘much-needed respite’ with energy price cap to drop by 15 per cent February 16, 2024 It said the cap will keep going down until July, which is also due to the seasonal change, causing less Brits to use oil and gas for heating especially.
Kwik Fit sheds 200 jobs as profits slashed on rising product and energy costs February 15, 2024 Kwik Fit shed more than 200 jobs as its profits almost halved after being hit by higher product and energy costs during its latest financial year.
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.
FTSE 100: London markets rise after inflation comes in unexpectedly steady February 14, 2024 The daily London update: Moving news from the FTSE 100 and around the world from City A.M.'s newsroom in the heart of the Square Mile.
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.
There’s a solution to dire public services: make our public sector more productive February 14, 2024 If productivity can be raised, more services can be provided to the public for any given level of spending, writes Paul Ormerod
US inflation comes in ahead of expectations on higher housing costs February 13, 2024 US inflation came in ahead of expectations in January due to elevated housing costs, making it more likely that the US Federal Reserve will wait until the summer to start cutting interest rates. Figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the consumer price index (CPI) picked up to 0.3 per cent month-on-month in January. Economists had [...]