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Here’s Why Economists Are Still Divided Over UK Growth in the Fourth-quarter and Beyond

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The UK economy grew by a modest 0.4% in the recent quarter, tourist spending surged and the current account deficit narrowed but the 2018 outlook remains uncertain.

December 27,2017

Crude Oil Pushes Higher On Inventory Drawdown but Patience Required for a Real Breakout

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Oil prices are up after inventories slumped last week, however, traders expecting a breakout will need to wait for further bullish confirmation.

December 21,2017

Here is What Has Happened to UK Productivity, Says ONS Economist

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Ever since the start of the great depression productivity in the UK has been slowing in an unprecedented decline not seen since late Victorian times, says a recent report from a leading ONS economist specifically tackling the subject.

December 12,2017

UK Industrial Activity Surges in Year to November - Lead by Manufacturing

The industrial sector took a pause from its summer expansion in October, but remains in rude health and is expected to add to fourth-quarter growth.

December 8,2017

Dour Day for Sterling Exacerbated by Services PMI Miss

Tuesday’s data comes alongside heightened uncertainty for the Pound after PM May's last-ditch effort to move Brexit negotiations onward fell apart in Brussels Monday.

December 5,2017

Construction Industry Surges Back to Life in November as Residential Sector Gathers Momentum

The economy regained lost momentum during the third-quarter, expanding at a rate of 0.4%, up from the 0.3% seen in the second and first quarters.

December 8,2017

Banks to Weather Brexit Storm but Will Higher Capital Requirements Hamper Interest Rate Rises?

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The tests underline improved financial sector resilience since the dark days of the crisis, but questions over capital requirements remain.

November 28,2017

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  3. Eurozone Economy Seen Growing at Solid Pace after Activity Surges in November
  4. UK Businesses Plan to Reduce Use of the Euro by 7.8%: East & Partners
  5. Budget Housing Measures to Ease Burden and Lift Demand but No Silver Bullet
  6. UK Economy to Slow Further, According to the OBR, but Others Say this is too Pessimistic
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