Key Points from the Week: The Bank of England is set to keep rates unchanged, with a softer labour market and easing wage growth offset by brighter business surveys and…
Key Points from the Week: Sterling rose to a four-month high, boosted by stronger UK economic data and a softer US dollar, easing expectations of aggressive Bank of England rate…
Key Points from the Week: UK markets balanced improving sentiment with a measure of caution this month. The FTSE reached record highs, supported by stronger growth data and easing borrowing…
Key Points from the Week: UK markets had a mixed start to the year, swinging between optimism and caution. The FTSE briefly climbed above 10,000 before easing back as geopolitical…
Key Points from the Week: UK equity markets began the year amid sharp shifts in sentiment. The FTSE 100 briefly pushed above the 10,000 mark before retreating as renewed geopolitical…
Key Points from the Week: High street pressures intensified as retailers warned that higher energy, rent and tax burdens are eroding already thin margins amid weak footfall, forcing closures and…
Key Points from the Week: The UK’s macroeconomic picture weakened further, with falling retail sales, softer consumer spending, and rising unemployment all pointing to a broad-based slowdown. Although inflation eased…
Key Points from the Week: UK economic momentum softened further in October, with GDP edging down 0.1%, job vacancies declining for a second consecutive month, and consumer card spending seeing…
Key Points from the Week: UK macroeconomic conditions weakened last week as regulators came under pressure following a Budget leak and the OBR chief’s resignation. Job cuts gathered pace and…
Key Points from the Week: UK macro indicators remained turbulent, with policy decisions driving market sentiment. Regulators signalled plans to relax bank capital requirements to stimulate credit and growth, although…
