Economics

Two-thirds of firms expect profits to be hit amid energy shock

Economics

Two-thirds of firms expect profits to be hit amid energy shock

BoE Decision Maker Panel survey

05 June 2026 • 1 min read

OECD downgrades global GDP projections to 2.8% amid continuing Middle East conflict

Global

OECD downgrades global GDP projections to 2.8% amid continuing Middle East conflict

‘Dominant force’ shaping economic outlook

03 June 2026 • 2 min read

ECB states gold has overtaken US Treasuries as top reserve asset

Markets

ECB states gold has overtaken US Treasuries as top reserve asset

Geopolitical tension driving demand

02 June 2026 • 1 min read

Euro area inflation jump to 3.2% 'seals deal' on rate hike

Markets

Euro area inflation jump to 3.2% 'seals deal' on rate hike

Up from 3% in April

02 June 2026 • 2 min read

Shorts on sterling soften as Burnham pledges to stick with fiscal rules

Markets

Shorts on sterling soften as Burnham pledges to stick with fiscal rules

IG Sterling Sentiment Tracker

27 May 2026 • 2 min read

ECB rings alarm over financial stability threats from Middle East conflict

Economics

ECB rings alarm over financial stability threats from Middle East conflict

Financial Stability Review

27 May 2026 • 1 min read

UK inflation drops to 2.8% to give BoE 'breathing space'

Economics

UK inflation drops to 2.8% to give BoE 'breathing space'

Core CPI rose by 2.5%

20 May 2026 • 1 min read

OBR independence 'a major advantage' for UK economy

UK

OBR independence 'a major advantage' for UK economy

Treasury Committee hearing

19 May 2026 • 4 min read

UK unemployment rate jumps to 5% as vacancies hit five-year low

Economics

UK unemployment rate jumps to 5% as vacancies hit five-year low

Hospitality and retail hit hardest

19 May 2026 • 1 min read

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast to 1% as Reeves' plans receive praise

Economics

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast to 1% as Reeves' plans receive praise

Increase from 0.8%

18 May 2026 • 2 min read

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