17 October 2017 German ZEW Points to Robust Growth for Europe's Largest Economy but Disappoints Against Expectations

The outlook for German industry is brightening, albeit at a slower than expected pace, while prospects for Eurozone economic development have deteriorated. 

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16 October 2017 UK Manufacturing Doomed to the Slowlane says BAML's Wood

UK manufacturing output has grown 3% since the referendum when it should have grown by around 11%, according to Bank of America, who observe that links between UK and European industrial sectors ar…

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16 October 2017 City of London "Sending out SOS Signals" - 49% Decrease in Professionals Seeking Jobs, Year-on-Year say Morgan McKinley

Concerns over how long the City of London can weather Brexit uncertainty were raised today when one of the leading recruiters for the finance sector conformed a 13% drop in job availability year-on…

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13 October 2017 Bank of England Faces A Choice Between Credibility and The Economy Says BNY Mellon

The BoE's allusion to a possible rate rise is beginning to look like "policy error", according to one strategist, but if the bank rescinds its earlier guidance then bearish voices around Sterling w…

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12 October 2017 Nomura: Bank of England to Raise Rates Once Every Six Months

Past cycles show the Bank of England (BOE) usually raises interest rates much more frequently than the market expects, according to research by Nomura, which could mean a stronger Pound going forwa…

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12 October 2017 Banks Getting Stricter on Unsecured Lending Shows Latest Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey

Banks are becoming more discerning on consumer credit after rise in default rates. Mortgage supply and demand is stable while costs have come down. Credit demand from businesses has dipped after an…

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10 October 2017 UK Economic Growth May Have Accelerated In Third Quarter - Economists

Both manufacturing and construction industries showed signs of life in August while recent data has shown wages and consumer spending more resilient than first thought 

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