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FTSE 100 analysis: Unemployment rises and wages jump – Top UK stocks
We had mixed economic data out this morning, with signs that labour market is cooling but wages continue to surge higher, raising the pressure on inflation figures out tomorrow.
FTSE 100 analysis: Stocks fall as UK inflation remains hot
Inflation remained higher than hoped in May, weighing on UK stocks and cementing fears that more rate hikes are needed.
What is trickle-down economics and does it work?
Trickle-down economics is a model that involves tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy in a bid to stimulate growth. Discover what the theory is and whether trickle-down economics works.
Liz Truss resignation: what happens next?
Liz Truss has resigned. The future of both the Conservative party and the UK government remains unclear. In the coming days, we’ll be finding out more information on the leadership contest and whether a general election could follow.
Liz Truss resignation: what happens next?
Liz Truss has resigned. The future of both the Conservative party and the UK government remains unclear. In the coming days, we’ll be finding out more information on the leadership contest and whether a general election could follow.
UK economy plays into Theresa May’s hands
The UK service sector has caught up with the manufacturing sector, and today’s PMI data for April suggests that the UK economy will rebound once more in Q2, after a disappointing start to the year.
Pound shrugs off Brexit fears as price rises come to the fore
Price data in the UK rose faster than most economists expected last month, with headline prices rising at 2.3%, while core prices rose to 2%. […]
Budget: ‘Spreadsheet Phil’ no market-mover
The Chancellor’s last Spring Budget has had a fairly muted impact on the markets. There were no surprises, the budget was fiscally neutral, and not […]
UK GDP: the calm before the storm?
Price action has been fairly muted in the equity market in the first half of Wednesday’s session as markets digest positive Lloyds earnings data, a […]
UK data focus: Weak wage data proves BOE theory
The number of people in work in the UK rose to a record in January, which suggests that the UK labour market is close to […]
The BOE shifts the goal posts, makes it harder to raise interest rates
The market has interpreted the first Inflation Report of the year as dovish in tone, UK yields have fallen alongside the pound, which is nearly […]
GDP beats forecasts but highlights disturbing truths about UK economy
UK GDP was stronger than expected in the final three months of 2016, rising by a quarterly 0.6%, vs. the 0.5% expected. The annual rate […]
Brexit yet to take a bite out of UK GDP
On Thursday 26th January at 0930 GMT, the Office for National Statistics will release its first estimate of Q4 GDP growth, and growth for the […]
Sterling turnaround after Super Tuesday
After taking the top spot in the G10 currency space on Tuesday, the pound is the worst performer so far today. After the rapturous reception […]
One chart that explains the pound’s decline…
While Theresa May’s speech is hogging the limelight and being blamed for the sharp decline in the pound at the start of this week, it […]
Pound Slayer May takes GBP/USD below 1.20
The FX market has spoken, and, as of Sunday night, it is not confident that Theresa May can deliver the necessary clarity and confidence when […]
UK economy: can Trump fuel a GBP recovery?
There has been no respite for the pound today, even though UK manufacturing production posted its largest increase for two years. GBP/USD dipped below 1.21 […]
Rising price pressures to help GBP recovery
CPI data out later this morning is worth watching for a couple of reasons, it is expected to rise to 1.1%, which would be the […]
Inflation Report preview: Carney and co. to remain on hold for now
It’s Super Thursday for the Bank of England this week, when it will announce interest rates and release its latest Inflation Report at midday on […]
UK GDP beats expectations, but the outlook still looks gloomy
The UK economy expanded by a decent 0.5% in Q3, although this is lower than the 0.7% from Q2, it is still stronger than expectations […]
FTSE’s fate could rest with UK GDP
The focus during the London session on Thursday is likely to be the UK GDP data for Q3 released at 0930 BST. The market is […]
Apple, merger madness and UK downgrade fears set the tone
Politics may take a backseat this week while fundamentals steal the limelight. We have a plethora of tech stocks reporting their earnings figures for Q3, […]
UK Inflation comment
The UK September inflation figures were slightly stronger than expected, with the annual headline rate rising to its highest level since November 2014. The core […]