02 March 2018 UK Construction Activity Picked Up in February but Outlook Remains Challenging

Britain’s third largest economic sector, the construction industry, has been mired in recession for three consecutive quarters. Economists are looking for signs this downturn eased in February.&nbs…

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28 February 2018 Eurozone Inflation Drops to One Year Low due to Energy and Food Price Changes

Inflation is substantially below the ECB's 2% target and, while the core measure was static in February, the headline number is still moving in the wrong direction.

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26 February 2018 Corbyn's Labour Signal Close Alignment to Conservatives on Brexit Policy

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn updated us on his party's Brexit position - and the key takeaway is there is little clear water between the two main parties.

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23 February 2018 Britain Heads for Canada Plus Plus Plus Agreement with the EU: What Does it Mean?

Signs are mounting that the preferred future relationship the UK will seek with the European Union is a so-called Canada Plus Plus deal.

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21 February 2018 The US Dollar Recovery Extends, has Fed Minutes to Thank for Latest Fillip

The minutes from January's FOMC meeting are expected to reflect bullish optimism in the outlook although disappointment would produce a nasty surprise.

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21 February 2018 UK says Brexit Transitional Period Must go Longer than Two Years if Required

Britain raises prospect of a longer Brexit transition period if need be.

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21 February 2018 Eurozone PMIs Confirm Eurozone Growth Hits the Speed Limit

Eurozone manufacturing and services continue to slow but Euro is largely unaffected after release.

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