Hopes of UK exit from recession boosted as GDP rises in January Monthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2024
UK unemployment rises and wages growth falls in recession Employers cut back on hiring new staff in three months to January as slowdown bites The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2024
Data this week unlikely to convince Bank of England to cut interest rates soon Good news on growth could be bad news for those hoping to see interest rate cuts Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2024
Japan’s economy narrowly avoids recession as growth figures revised Gross domestic product grows 0.4 percent amid expectations of an end to negative interest rates as soon as this month. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024
What Would Cause a Bear Market Now? We all appreciate that we are currently in a bull market with the S&P 500 (SPY) making new highs once again this week. However, it is prudent to ponder what could create a bear market as to be on the lookout. That is why Steve Reitmeister shares insights on the… StockNews.com · Mar 8, 2024
Japan Q4 GDP Revision Suggests Economy Avoided Recession Revised Japan Q4 GDP data shows positive economic performance, indicating resilience and hope for recovery. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
President Biden Highlights Strong US Economy In State Of The Union President Biden lauds US economy, contrasting with Europe's near-recession and China's challenges. Public perception vs. reality. Top News · Mar 8, 2024
Mr Bates wins plaudits for ITV but ad market 'in recession' A tough advertising market saw profits plunge at ITV this year with CEO Carolyn McCall pledging to “reshape” the cost base of the broadcaster behind Coronation Street and Love Island. Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2024
Australia’s economy has slowed to a halt. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to take its foot off the brake The country ended 2023 teetering on the brink of recession, with essentially only population growth keeping things going The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024
Budget in five charts: what will underpin Jeremy Hunt’s statement? Falling inflation and so-called fiscal headroom will guide a chancellor keen to heed calls from Tories for tax cuts The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
Australia's Q4 Current Account Surplus Surges, Reducing Recession Risk Australia's economy receives a boost with a surge in current account surplus, offering hope for recovery and growth amidst global uncertainties. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
OPINION - Jeremy Hunt can learn more from London Fashion Week than style tips Last month we celebrated the 40th anniversary of London Fashion Week. With a technical recession just declared, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may have had other things on his mind — but he should take notice, and not just for style tips. Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2024
What Is a Soft Landing? A soft landing starts with the Fed and is achieved if the central bank brings inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession. Kiplinger · Mar 2, 2024
Stocks Could Remain Strong (Fingers Crossed) Throughout 2024 Reasons for optimism: The worst of inflation appears to be behind us, the Fed could start cutting rates, and it seems we’ll avoid a hard landing or recession. Kiplinger · Mar 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024 British Airways owner’s annual profits soar to £2.3bn on leisure boom IAG says demand has remained robust despite UK recession, with capacity close to pre-Covid levels
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024 Jim Chalmers to push for incentives for sustainable mining amid concerns over Australian nickel Speaking at the G20 in Brazil, treasurer will also warn that Australia easing into lower inflation without a recession is ‘not assured’
International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024 UK 'Net Zero' Economy Bucks Recession: Study Britain's green economy grew in 2023 to buck a broader recession, a report showed Tuesday that urged politicians heading into a general election to stick by climate-friendly investments.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024 Digested week: Recession, a shabby state of affairs – and a wait after a fall A trip to A&E and more awards for actors while MPs struggled to hold an adult debate on Gaza
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024 'UK recession already over', economists say The recession appears set to be the shortest one possible, and among the shallowest on record
International Business Times UK · Feb 20, 2024 What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024 OPINION - Just a light recession – Bank of England boss is bullish on economic recovery Well, that was quick. Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey appeared in front of Parliament today and declared, if not quite that happy days are here again, then that the recession isn't all that bad and might, in fact, already be over.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024 UK shows signs of recovery from mild recession, says Bank of England Bank’s governor predicts Britain’s economy will receive a boost when interest rates start to fall later this year
Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024 UK economy bounces back with 'signs of upturn' after 'very weak' recession, says Bank of England chief Britain’s economy is already showing “distinct signs of an upturn” after slipping into recession at the end of last year, the Bank of England’s governor said on Tuesday.
Top News · Feb 19, 2024 Germany in recession as per Bundesbank forecast The Bundesbank suggests that Germany may be entering a recession, signaling potential economic challenges ahead.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024 Bank of England ‘risks worsening UK recession if no interest rate cuts soon’ Former chief economist Andy Haldane says keeping rates high could ‘crush the economy’