Economic markets reacted with relief following the recent thaw in relations between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. This optimistic sentiment stems from their meeting last October, where both leaders appeared
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The Spanish government is preparing to introduce a nationwide public transport pass that will allow unlimited travel across the country by train or bus for a flat monthly fee of
France is rapidly becoming the epicentre of financial turbulence amid mounting concerns over public debt and political paralysis. The abrupt resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, after barely a
The latest UK government bond auctions have revealed a notable drop in investor appetite, with policy ambiguity and mounting political risks causing turbulence in the debt markets. Yields on gilts
UK government borrowing costs surged and sterling fell sharply today amid speculation regarding Rachel Reeves’ position as Chancellor of the Exchequer. The dramatic market reaction followed scenes in the House
The Bank of England has reported a substantial increase in the volume of banknotes in circulation as UK households resort to hoarding cash during times of heightened economic and global
Global stock markets experienced significant declines following President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs that would potentially affect imports from all countries. On Monday, investors reacted strongly to Trump’s comments,
Government borrowing has exceeded official expectations by over £20 billion in the year to February, placing significant pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the upcoming spring statement. February’s borrowing
Soaring crime levels are costing the UK economy a staggering £250 billion annually, according to a report by the centre-right think tank, Policy Exchange. The report attributes this alarming economic
The fundamental measurement of GDP growth as an economic indicator faces mounting scrutiny in Britain’s evolving financial landscape. Whilst chancellors consistently prioritise GDP expansion as their primary objective, the metric’s
The United States has become a precarious investment destination under Donald Trump’s leadership, according to Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, who warns of looming stagflation risks amid escalating policy uncertainties.
Rachel Reeves’s £9.9bn fiscal buffer has been completely eroded due to sluggish economic growth and rising market interest rates, economists at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr)
The expenditure for improving the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) labour market survey has witnessed a dramatic surge, nearly doubling to £40.4 million from an initial estimate of £24.1 million
The global economy faces unprecedented challenges as it enters 2025, with Donald Trump’s return to the White House poised to reshape international trade dynamics. His campaign promises of imposing tariffs
British services exports are projected to reach a historic milestone of £500 billion in 2025, marking a remarkable doubling of foreign business over the past decade. The surge is primarily
Britain’s statistical authority faces mounting pressure as response rates to a vital economic survey continue to decline, mirroring the troubling pattern observed in employment data collection. The Office for National
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