Market News
05AUG 2019
Will the UK economy slip into recession?
Disappointing GDP data shows the UK economy contracted in the second quarter and raises the risk of the country entering a technical recession.
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2019
JULY
31JUL 2019
Market News
Why weaker pound has failed to turbocharge the economy
Without an increase in exports, the expected benefit from the currency depreciation is lost.
23JUL 2019
Market News
Boris Johnson: the challenges faced by the new UK PM
The “do or die” Brexiteer will face enormous challenges from the outset as the UK’s new prime minister. We look at what his victory might mean.
09JUL 2019
Market News
What is left in the toolkit for central banks in developed markets?
Low interest rates will limit the ability of central banks to cut rates further if the economy turns pear-shaped. We examine the other options available in developed markets.
JUNE
07JUN 2019
Market News
Why the world economy is like a wobbly bike
The world economy increasingly resembles an unstable bicycle that can be tipped over by the slightest bump in the road.
MAY
17MAY 2019
Market News
Infographic: A snapshot of the world economy in May 2019
In this month's infographic we look at the contagion risk posed by Turkey and Argentina, why UK growth may prove deceptive and global GDP forecasts.
10MAY 2019
Market News
Brexit stockpiling drives improvement in UK GDP growth
First quarter growth has improved, but is likely to slow again as the stockpiling behind it is unsustainable.
08MAY 2019
Market News
Why a pick-up in UK growth may prove deceptive
Recent economic data from the UK has improved but signs are that this is due to stockpiling ahead of worries over potential Brexit disruption.
