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U.K. Trade Deficit Widens in August but Strong Summer Performance Means Exporters Likely Supported Economy in Third-quarter

The U.K.'s trade deficit widened during August although a strong performance over the last three months likely means international trade made a positive contribution to growth during the third-quarter, according to economists. 

October 10,2018

IMF Reiterates Downbeat U.K. Economic Outlook as Analysts Warn of Oil Price Headwinds

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reiterated its forecasts for a tepid U.K. economic performance over coming years just as analysts warn that headwinds from rising oil prices could put a further dent in growth. 

October 9,2018

September Services PMI Misses the Mark

The latest IHS Markit services PMI marks a duo of disappointments for the U.K. this week, although markets were largely unmoved by the result as the Brexit negotiations and ongoing Conservative Party conference continue to dominate the agenda for economists. 

October 3,2018

U.K. Construction Industry Returns to the Doldrums as Economist Warns of Fresh Recession

Sterling extended losses Tuesday after the latest IHS Markit survey showed the beleaguered U.K. construction industry returning to the doldrums in September, prompting some economists to suggest the sector could soon return to recession. 

October 2,2018

Foreign Investors Snap up U.K. Bonds, Provides Sterling with a Fundamental Underpinning Ahead of Brexit

The Pound may have won a reprieve last month as the latest Bank of England data has revealed that foreign investors returned to the U.K. government bond market in August, after going on "strike" back in July. 

October 1,2018

Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Hits Two-Year Low

Eurozone manufacturing activity fades

The Eurozone manufacturing PMI declined to 53.3 in September according to IHS Markit, the lowest level in 2 years.

September 21,2018

Mark Carney Agrees to Extend Stay at Bank of England to Oversee Period of Potential Turbulence

Mark Carney, Bank of England

After weeks of speculation, the governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney has said he will be officially staying on as governor for an extended term of 7 months until January 2020.

September 11,2018

More Articles …

  1. EU Banking Stresses Give ECB Added Incentive to Tighten Monetary Policy Sooner Rather than Later
  2. UK Export Trade, Economy, Surprise on the Upside in July but How Long Can it Last?
  3. Construction PMI Disappointment Hints at Slowing Economy
  4. Late Cycle? No, the Expansion can Run until at least 2020 say Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  5. Bank of England Reports Lending in UK Economy is Down Hinting that the UK Consumer is Becoming More Cautious
  6. German Business Optimism Improvement Hints at Better Months to Come for Europe's Largest Economy
  7. UK Trade Deficit Widens in Second-quarter as Currency-induced Export Boost Remains Elusive
  8. ECB Confident Inflation Will Keep Rising, but Sounds Caution over US Trade Tariff Agenda

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