The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Scotland’s economy avoids recession with growth of 0.1% in final quarter

GDP in Scotland is still 0.3% below pre-pandemic levels recorded in the final three months of 2019

Insider UK · Mar 2, 2023

Baker Tilly Asia expansions

Thailand and other Asia Pacific countries hold great opportunity for their economy to grow and for Baker Tilly to expand its presence here after the London-based global accounting firm posted a record revenue of US$1 billion from this region last year, executives say.

Bangkok Post · Mar 2, 2023

China looks to consumers to drive economic rebound

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s agenda for this month’s meeting of the ceremonial national legislature: Revive the economy by encouraging consumers to spend more now that severe anti-virus controls have ended

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

3 S&P 500 Stocks to Buy If You Like Winning

The economy proved resilient enough in 2023, as evidenced by recent strong economic reports. Following a brutal 2022, the S&P 500 has gotten a solid start this year and is expected to maintain the momentum. Hence, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound S&P 500 stocks Visa (V), Johnson & Johnson…

StockNews.com · Mar 1, 2023

The mini-Budget is still inflicting maximum pain

The economy is picking up more quickly than feared and may even give recession the swerve. But that is despite, not because, of the mini-Budget mayhem.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Rate rises are hitting home as real incomes fall and the economy slows. What an achievement!

Weak growth anticipates worse to come, given the promise of further RBA hikes and the economy has already begun to fall

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023

Kate Forbes’ policies ‘not at all’ a shift away from progressive SNP agenda

The SNP leadership hopeful was responding to comments made by her opponent Humza Yousaf regarding a shift away from the party’s ‘progressive agenda’.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

3 Explosive Growth Stocks to Buy This Week for Under $50

After a challenging year, growth stocks are expected to stage a recovery this year amid easing inflation and the Fed’s downshift on monetary policy tightening. Furthermore, recent strong economic data fed investors' and economists’ hopes that the economy could achieve a soft landing. Hence, it could be wise to buy…

StockNews.com · Mar 1, 2023

Bank of England boss signals interest rates may have peaked

But Governor Andrew Bailey says rates could rise again if inflationary pressures become embedded

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Egypt: Calls Made to Review Investment Laws, Increase Incentives

Investors, businessmen and economists have called for the need to review Egypt’s investment laws, increase investment incentives and rely on the free zones system to strengthen the Egyptian economy in light of the current global challenges. Twenty-six representatives of major investment companies and executive agencies, as well as business experts,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023