13 December 2024 Consumer Confidence: "It's Brutal Out There"

The UK's most important measure of consumer confidence beat expectations in December; however, it is too soon to call this a recovery as some think conditions will get worse.

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12 December 2024 RBC Forecasts Brighter Economic Prospects for Canada in 2025

Canada's economy is poised for brighter days ahead, according to a new report by RBC, one of Canada's largest banks.

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12 December 2024 Despite Her Efforts, "Dire Reeves" Won't Push the UK Into Recession

Rachel Reeves "has been nothing short of dire," but this won't tip the UK into a major recession.

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10 December 2024 China's "Big Bang" Stimulus Promise Can't Come Soon Enough

Chinese authorities will be keen to stimulate domestic demand after trade data released on December 10 showed the country's factories were too reliant on external markets.

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06 December 2024 House Prices Hit New Record As Buyers Race to Beat Stamp Duty Hike

The average house price in the UK has risen to hit a record high, says Halifax, as buyers race to beat April's stamp duty increase.

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05 December 2024 Why France Will be OK, for Now

The Euro has firmed against the Dollar and French bond yields are lower.

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05 December 2024 The UK State is Eating the Private Sector

The state will play an increasingly dominant role in the UK economy, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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