31 May 2018 Reactions to USA Steel and Aluminium Tariffs: "We hope that the USA will Swiftly Reconsider"

Economists and politicians are reacting to the imposition by the USA of tariffs on steel and aluminuim imports from Canada, Mexico and the European Union.

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31 May 2018 Raising the Minimum Wage Only Accelerates the Loss of Jobs to Machines and Contributes to Unimpressive Productivity

Research reveals minimum wage increases are significantly increasing the acceleration of job automation.

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25 May 2018 The Need to Invest in Infrastructure is a 21st Century Imperative, says Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The outlook for infrastructure is a growing concern, says report.

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23 May 2018 Brexit-boost to UK Exports May Not be Over Just Yet say Capital Economics

The UK economy's Brexit-related boost to exports may not yet be over, according to economists at Capital Economics, despite a fourth-quarter contraction in the value of net trade and first-qua…

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23 May 2018 Modest Growth Returning to the High Street Shows CBI Survey

Retail sales recovered in May compared to April but the longer-term trend remains down.

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22 May 2018 UK Manufacturing "Loses Steam" in May, According to CBI

 UK Manufacturing survey suggests marginal slowdown in the sector in May.

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22 May 2018 The First Signs of Financial Contagion Spread out from Italy

Rising concerns about the political and economic impact of Italy's new government's radical policies have shaken bond markets but the single currency has remained surprisingly resilient.

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