UK
Economics
The UK economy shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter of the year, a far worse contraction than economists had forecast, keeping the UK mired in recession.
25 July 2012
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UK
GDP data released today is expected to paint a miserable picture for the UK economy, with a contraction in growth forecast for the second quarter.
25 July 2012
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Investment
Last week the yield on UK gilts dropped below US treasuries as the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme continued to impact the market.
24 July 2012
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Investment
Jim Rogers has dismissed fears of a hard landing in China, saying slowing growth is simply proof the authorities are managing the economy as they intended.
23 July 2012
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Investment
Neptune's Alex Breese is taking an overweight position to the media sector in his UK Special Situations fund.
23 July 2012
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Investment
German finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble recently said the unnaturally low yield for bunds is not the financial godsend it first appeared to be. Rather, it is a real source of concern.
20 July 2012
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