Lindsay James

OECD downgrades GDP growth forecasts as energy prices surge

Economics

OECD downgrades GDP growth forecasts as energy prices surge

UK GDP growth of 0.7% predicted

26 March 2026 • 2 min read

UK inflation data for February 'little more than a relic' as it holds at 3%

UK

UK inflation data for February 'little more than a relic' as it holds at 3%

Uncertainty over central bank rates

25 March 2026 • 3 min read

Political instability hits fund group allocations to UK gilts

UK

Political instability hits fund group allocations to UK gilts

Quilter Investor Trends survey

24 March 2026 • 2 min read

Federal Reserve holds interest rates again as cut expectations remain

Economics

Federal Reserve holds interest rates again as cut expectations remain

Brent crude up 8%

19 March 2026 • 2 min read

OBR warns Iran conflict could force UK inflation to 3% by end of 2026

Economics

OBR warns Iran conflict could force UK inflation to 3% by end of 2026

Rise from 2% anticipated

11 March 2026 • 2 min read

Spring Statement 26: Forecasts 'already out of date' amid escalating conflict in the Middle East

Markets

Spring Statement 26: Forecasts 'already out of date' amid escalating conflict in the Middle East

Concerns over Middle East conflict

03 March 2026 • 2 min read

Investors told 'hold your nerve' as Iran strikes spur volatility

Global

Investors told 'hold your nerve' as Iran strikes spur volatility

Oil rises 8.6%

02 March 2026 • 3 min read

Oil prices surge as US-Iran conflict intensifies

Markets

Oil prices surge as US-Iran conflict intensifies

Investors in 'risk off' mode

02 March 2026 • 2 min read

Better-than-expected January US job numbers put pressure on Fed

US

Better-than-expected January US job numbers put pressure on Fed

Forecasts beaten

11 February 2026 • 1 min read

Revised figures show UK growth at a 'standstill'

UK

Revised figures show UK growth at a 'standstill'

Q2 figures revised down

22 December 2025 • 2 min read

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