Shaan Raithatha, senior economist at Vanguard Europe, provides preview commentary ahead of the Bank of England’s Thursday meeting. She said: “We expect the MPC to offer little change in guidance at Thursday’s meeting. The data published in the last six weeks has come...
Economy
Is the UK recession over? Latest UK GDP stats show growth uptick in January: investment experts warn against complacency
We're sensing a slight whiff of positive sentiment in the air this morning, following the news from the ONS of the latest UK GDP statistics, which show that that UK has grown by 0.2% in January. Of course, this comes after the two consecutive quarters of negative...
UK labour market cools but inactivity the biggest cause for concern
Unemployment up slightly to 3.9% and vacancies fall for 20th month in a row Wage growth cools to 6.1% but adjusted for inflation regular wages rose by 2% Economic inactivity rate for 16-64 year olds up to 21.8% Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ...
North set for over a half century of sicker, shorter healthy lives, without a step change in levelling up
New research by IPPR North reveals that the gap in Healthy Life Expectancy between the North and South East England won't close until 2080 on current trends. The annual State of the North report calls for across-the-board action to address inequalities in health,...
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San Francisco retains top spot as London climbs to second in Schroders 2024 Global Cities IndexÂ
San Francisco has ranked first in Schroders’ annual Global Cities Index for the second consecutive year, buoyed by the strength of the...
Britain’s HNWIs would vote Labour and want the incoming government to prioritise growing the economy
According to new polling data released today from wealth management firm, Saltus, the Labour Party is the most backed political party...
Energy price cap drops to lowest level for 2 years: reaction
Today's much anticipated announcement from Ofgem has revealed a significant reduction of the energy price cap for the second quarter of...
Royal London comments on today’s divorce figures and pension assets
Clare Moffat, pensions and legal expert at Royal London has commented on the latest figures on divorces in England and Wales, published...
A ‘Shop Window Budget’ – EY’s Spring Budget 2024 predictions
Chris Sanger, EY Tax Policy Leader, comments on the possible direction the Chancellor might take at the 2024 Spring Budget. He said: “In...
Labour commits to state pension triple-lock – AJ Bell
Labour has committed to retaining the state pension triple-lock if it wins the general election, according to reports. Tom Selby, director...
January sales and restocking kitchen cupboards help retail sales rebound
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, has commented on the latest retail sales figures. She said: “The traditional ‘golden...
‘It’s official, we’re in recession.” Investment experts react to today’s ONS data showing UK in ‘technical’ recession
Data released by the ONS this morning has revealed that the UK has entered a 'technical' recession at the end of 2023. A technical...
UK inflation stays at 4%, but what does it mean for markets and clients? Reaction
Data released from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning has revealed that UK CPI inflation for the year to the end of...
Expectations of early rate cuts fall as jobs data comes in hotter than expected
UK unemployment rate fell to 3.8% from a revised figure of 3.9% in the previous three months Pay growth slowed but still at 6.2% excluding...
Families need help in rising to the ‘triple savings challenge’ finds latest Resolution Foundation research
Families across Britain face a ‘triple savings challenge’ of insufficient ‘rainy day’ savings of at least £1,000, an inability to cope...
The Week Ahead from Thomas Watts, abrdn
Thomas Watts, Investment Analyst, abrdn Portfolio Solutions, comments on the economic data releases this week; “This week could well shape...
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