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UK consumer spending starts 2024 on a weak footing
Latest spending figures point to UK private consumption continuing to weaken
6 Feb 2024, 11:38
New methodology suggests UK rate of unemployment lower than previously thought
Downward revisions to the rate of unemployment could cause the BoE to delay cutting interest rates
5 Feb 2024, 10:45
Latest UK financial data points to the possibility of economic activity picking up over the course of 2024
Increased mortgage approvals and recovering savings balances paint the possibility of an improving economic outlook for 2024
31 Jan 2024, 14:05
US economy ends 2023 on a strong growth footing
The US economy showed robust growth in 2023 despite the monetary tightening delivered by the Fed. But going fowrad the pace of expansion is expected to slow
25 Jan 2024, 15:03
US PMI numbers point to robust growth and receding inflationary pressures
But today’s report overall probably moves the dial a little towards a first interest rate cut coming in May rather than March.
24 Jan 2024, 16:10
UK consumer spending ends 2023 on a disappointing note
Today's retail sales figures bring a disappointing end to what has been a challenging 2023 for retailers
9 Jan 2024, 11:48
No surprises from today's interest rate decision from the BoE
14 Dec 2023, 13:09
November US inflation numbers come in slightly hotter than expected
12 Dec 2023, 15:08
Bitcoin surpasses $35,000 on ETF enthusiasm
Bitcoin has surged to $35,000, marking the first time it has reached this level since 2022
24 Oct 2023, 11:22
FOMC keeps rates on hold, meeting market expectations
The hoped for soft landing remains on track, but at the cost of borrowing costs remaining higher for longer
21 Sep 2023, 09:49