GDP

BONDS

U.S.

The UK's economic recovery is likely to be slower than that of Germany and France, according to the latest forecasts from Standard & Poor's.

Annual inflation in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) area remained stable in April at 2.1%, although food and fuel prices rose.

JAPAN

THE ALCHEMIST

First quarter GDP growth has been revised up in line with expectations on the back of strong industrial production figures.

RADAR ALERT

Liontrust duo Julian Fosh and Anthony Cross discuss their outlook for UK equities and how they have pulled up performance on First Growth

MUNDY'S MOMENT