UK economic growth slows amid pressure on business and Trump trade war The figure was stronger than the 0.1 per cent level widely expected by economists The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Why the UK’s bank ringfencing doesn’t need large-scale reform Rachel Reeves would do well to drop her ‘boot on the neck’ inflammatory language and err on the side of caution The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to ‘crack open’ the challenge of slow housing approvals The Reserve Bank’s rate cut this week will help relieve many mortgage holders, but it wasn’t all positive news from the bank. It also underscored the serious productivity and economic growth challenges facing the Australian economy. The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025
Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates. AAP · Aug 12, 2025
Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6% Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Trump is losing his foolish trade war. This will cost ordinary Americans greatly Trump’s trade war has pushed up inflation, slashed US job gains, slowed economic growth and caused the manufacturing sector to sputter The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025
Voices: Like Sadiq Khan, I’m a Heathrow nimby – here’s what I’d really like to do to the airport… COMMENT: Any model of economic growth that depends on ever-increasing air travel is one that is not worth having, argues John Rentoul The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Trump’s tariff bullying: Why India must stand its ground Donald Trump’s chaotic act continues. His latest move: slapping a 25 percent tariff and a penalty on Indian goods exports to the United States.It’s vintage Trump – unapologetic – designed to get the other side, in this case India, to surrender to his demands. He is like a kid in… Newslaundry · Aug 1, 2025
Voices: Poll of the day: Do you support the expansion of Heathrow Airport? Plans for a third runway at Heathrow have reignited debate, with supporters citing economic growth and critics warning of environmental harm and regional imbalance The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025
Stock Index Futures Plunge on Trump’s Tariffs & A Weak US Jobs Report September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.93%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -1.03% this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs fueled concerns about the outlook for economic growth. Barchart · Aug 1, 2025
Why is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda? Plans submitted as big infrastructure projects form heart of UK government’s strategy to kickstart economic growth The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
US Second Quarter GDP Growth To Reflect Tariff Turbulence US economic growth is expected to rebound in the second quarter, analysts said, in a momentary comeback reflecting trade shifts as companies tried to avoid the harshest of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs. International Business Times · Jul 30, 2025
Time over for banker remorse? Labour must beware relying on the City for economic growth Financial crisis of 2008 should not be forgotten as reinflation of banking industry could hurt other priority sectors The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
US-China trade talks: Can China reduce its export dependence? China's reliance on exports for economic growth will be a key topic in U.S.-China trade talks this coming week in Stockholm The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025
Barchart · Jul 24, 2025 Crude Prices Rise as Progress in Trade Talks Supports Energy Demand September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.78 (+1.20%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0127 (-0.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday settled mixed. Crude oil found support on signs of progress in trade talks, which could support economic growth and energy demand....
Barchart · Jul 24, 2025 Progress in Trade Talks Supports Energy Demand and Crude Prices September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is up +0.73 (+1.12%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0145 (-0.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Crude oil is finding support in signs of progress in trade talks, which could support economic growth and energy demand. Also,...
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025 Why City deregulation plans will backfire on Rachel Reeves Letters: Readers respond to the chancellor’s proposals to cut red tape in the hope of boosting economic growth
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Analysis finds devolved tax powers could add £4 billion for local services A report commissioned by county councils suggests fiscal devolution would boost growth and local government finances.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025 Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growth
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Rachel Reeves vows to take ‘the boot of regulation off the throat of businesses’ in red tape bonfire After announcing reforms to the mortgage market, the chancellor hopes to spur economic growth with a bonfire of regulations for the City
Fortune · Jul 15, 2025 For the first time in decades, the U.S. will likely experience negative net migration, shrinking the U.S. workforce—and economic growth by extension Trump’s mass deportation campaign could slash GDP growth by up to 0.4% in 2025 in a “startling” blow to the labor force, economists warn
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Rachel Reeves’ mortgage gamble is the move of a chancellor who is running out of options NEWS ANALYSIS: Plans to get more people on the housing ladder should be applauded, writes David Maddox, but the chancellor must take heed of lessons from the past
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025 Rachel Reeves set to bet the house on economic growth by loosening mortgage rules The chancellor is set to rip up many of the rules brought in after the 2008 financial crash to encourage investors and businesses to take risks again and open up the housing market to thousands more first-time buyers
Barchart · Jul 14, 2025 Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Trump Remains Patient with Putin August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Monday closed down -1.47 (-2.15%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0216 (-0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and fell sharply on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand....
Barchart · Jul 14, 2025 Heightened Trade Tensions Weigh on Crude Oil Prices August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is down -1.11 (-1.62%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is down -0.0284 (-1.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and turned lower on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand. Also,...