10 October 2017 Disappointing August Trade Deficit Data Masks Broader Improvement

Beyond the third quarter, the broader trend in trade is more positive and the prospect remains that it could still add meaningfully to growth over the coming quarters.

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06 October 2017 What Three Different Brexit Scenarios Could Mean For The Economy: The HSBC View

A "No Deal" WTO Brexit would mean the Pound-to-Dollar rate falls to 1.10 and the economy enters recession, contracting by 1%.

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06 October 2017 UK GDP Forecasts Cut at Bank of America, Timing is Everything When it Comes to Brexit Transition

Analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch have cut their forecasts for the UK’s economy saying a combination of interest rate rises, Brexit uncertainty and subdued consumer confidence will weigh.

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04 October 2017 Eurozone PMI's show Europe's Economic Expansion Continues Apace

“We slightly favour EUR/USD climbing back to the 1.1820 area over the next 24 hours,” - ING Group 

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03 October 2017 Minimum Wage Hikes Behind Construction Sector Slump: FSB

The cost being placed on employers in a labour-intensive construction industry show why populist political ideology threatens jobs.

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28 September 2017 Carney And May Take To The Stage At BoE Conference In Defence Of Free Markets And Brexit Plans

Brexit, the economy, free markets and BoE monetary policy are under the spotlight as Carney and May speak

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27 September 2017 UK Economy Seen Picking Up In Third Quarter After Consumer Spending Extends Rebound

Confederation of British Industry data shows consumers dug deeper into their pockets in September

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