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IMF downgrades UK growth forecast, predicting only economic decline among G-7 countries
cnbc.com/2023/01/31/imf-downgrades-uk-growth-forecast-predicting-only-decline-in-g7-.html
UK economy to shrink more than any other major power - including Russia: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the UK's gross domestic product ...
metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/uk-economy-to-shrink-more-than-any-other-major-power-including-russia-18192759/
UK to Be Only G-7 Economy in Recession This Year, IMF Says: Britain faces the bleakest two years of any major industrial nation with a recession in 2023 and the ...
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IMF downgrades UK growth forecast, predicting only economic decline among G-7 countries
cnbc.com/2023/01/31/imf-downgrades-uk-growth-forecast-predicting-only-decline-in-g7-.html
UK economy to shrink more than any other major power - including Russia: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the UK's gross domestic product ...
metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/uk-economy-to-shrink-more-than-any-other-major-power-including-russia-18192759/
UK to Be Only G-7 Economy in Recession This Year, IMF Says: Britain faces the bleakest two years of any major industrial nation with a recession in 2023 and the ...
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UK economy only G7 nation to shrink in 2023 - IMF: The UK economy will shrink and perform worse than other advanced economies as the cost of living continues to ...
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UK only major economy to shrink in 2023 - IMF: The UK economy will shrink and perform worse than other advanced economies as the cost of living continues to hit ...
scotsman.com/business/uk-only-major-economy-to-shrink-in-2023-imf-4007417
US to grow at double the rate of G7 peers this year, says IMF: Fund also upgrades inflation forecasts as strong demand and tight labour market delay possible Fed ...
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Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
- The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.
- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
UK inflation falls as crumpet and meat prices drop: New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Zimbabwe's new ZiG currency starts trading, credibility doubts linger: Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency started trading on Monday amid doubts that the ...
timeslive.co.za/news/africa/2024-04-09-zimbabwes-new-zig-currency-starts-trading-credibility-doubts-linger/
Concern for Bank of England as real earnings growth at highest rate since 2021: While the wage figures are good news for households on the face of it ...
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Quick Glance: Rising Real Earnings Growth Raises Concerns at Bank of England
- An unexpectedly weaker decline in the pace of wage increases has led to real earnings growth reaching its highest level in nearly two and a half years when considering inflation, according to the latest official data.
- Recent official figures indicate that average regular pay without bonuses was at 6% in the three months to February compared to the previous year.
- The broader ONS statistics revealed an increase in the UK's unemployment rate from 3.9% to 4.2%, with caution due to ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability of employment data.
- The forthcoming inflation data expected on Wednesday is likely to demonstrate further progress towards the Bank's objectives and the potential for a decrease from the current 5.25% interest rate.
State pension increase: How much will payments go up in April with the triple lock?
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/state-pension-age-2024-how-much-increase-b2524958.html
Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June: Heineken Ireland has announced that the price of its draught products will increase from June 4.
independent.ie/business/irish/heineken-ireland-is-latest-to-hike-price-of-pint-from-june/a1053458282.html
Inflation came in hot at 3.5% in March, CPI report shows. What it means for Fed rate cuts
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/04/10/cpi-report-march-inflation-data/73259923007/
How not to run a water utility: Let Thames Water collapse. But after that, water bills need to rise
economist.com/britain/2024/04/09/how-not-to-run-a-water-utility
Bank of England’s inflation-taming efforts hindered by ‘significant shortcomings’
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/inflation-taming-efforts-hindered-shortcomings-bank-of-england-3004623
Quick Glance: Improve: Bernanke Critiques Bank of England's Handling of Inflation Crisis
- The Bank of England has deteriorated in economic forecasting, with faulty models and outdated systems. Communication with the public needs enhancement.
- Ben Bernanke's report includes 12 detailed recommendations, which Andrew Bailey, the Bank's governor, intends to act upon. Bernanke emphasizes the Bank's potential for significant improvement.
- Bernanke criticizes the Bank's use of fan charts, suggesting they lack useful information and should be replaced with more transparent communication methods. He highlights the need for clearer decision-making reasoning.
- Despite recommendations, Bernanke avoided speculating on past actions, indicating room for substantial improvement within the Bank's processes. The report conveys a clear message: the Bank could have performed much better.
Fed likely to cut rates before ECB blinks, former BOE member says: The Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates before the European Central Bank does ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/11/the-fed-will-cut-rates-before-the-ecb-former-boe-deanne-julius-said.html
FTSE 100 ticks up ahead of ECB meeting: UK's FTSE 100 inched upwards on Thursday as investors moved their focus from hotter-than-expected U.S ...
reuters.com/world/uk/ftse-100-ticks-up-ahead-ecb-meeting-2024-04-11/
Former Fed chair Bernanke calls for Bank of England forecasting revamp: His 86-page review makes 12 recommendations covering how the bank predicts inflation and ...
thenationalnews.com/business/uk/2024/04/12/former-fed-chair-bernanke-calls-for-bank-of-england-forecasting-revamp/
Tesco to create jobs in new stores after surge in profits: Tesco boss says inflationary pressures have eased as the company faces criticism for the scale of the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24245088.tesco-create-jobs-new-stores-surge-profits/
Interest rates need to stay higher for longer, says Bank of England policymaker: Megan Greene dampens hopes of August cut while underlying causes of inflation ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/11/interest-rates-bank-of-england-policymaker-inflation-uk
How US Inflation and Federal Reserve Can Affect UK House Prices: It is, of course, all about interest rate expectations.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-11/how-us-inflation-and-federal-reserve-can-affect-uk-house-prices
Fed Inflation Metric Stops Falling, Making ECB's Job Even Harder: The scramble to adjust to a reality where the US can’t cut and other central banks are ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-11/fed-inflation-metric-stops-falling-making-ecb-s-job-even-harder
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US Federal Reserve could plunge US into recession, economist says: According to a BMO strategist, the Federal Reserve may have to create a recession itself if it ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/us-notenbank-koennte-usa-laut-oekonom-in-rezession-stuerzen/
Fed may have to self-induce the next recession amid inflation: economist: "The Fed is going to find itself backed into a corner where they need to cause a ...
businessinsider.com/next-us-recession-outlook-fed-cause-rate-cut-inflation-target-2024-4
Bonds Primed for Post-CPI Squeeze With Treasury Traders Turning Bearish: Treasury bond traders have turned so bearish ahead of a key inflation report that they ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/barrage-of-short-wagers-leaves-bonds-primed-for-post-cpi-squeeze
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BT and EE change contract for millions of customers 'starting this week': BT has announced that it, and Plusnet, which it also owns and operates ...
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How has the Bank of England dealt with four years of shocks?: Its credibility is battered but intact. It can do better
economist.com/britain/2024/04/04/how-has-the-bank-of-england-dealt-with-four-years-of-shocks
USD/JPY: BOJ Is Unlikely to Intervene on Yen Before US March CPI, StanChart Says: The beleaguered yen has been hovering near a critical turning point and a ...
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'Sandwich king' Max Halley launches London pop-up with £1 meal deals: The chef will offer his 'meals in a sarnie' for two days only priced at an ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/food-drink-news/tv-chef-max-halley-sandwich-28985847
Coeur Mining: Limited Margin Of Safety At Current Levels: Coeur had a tough 2023 with massive share dilution compared to peers, but has overcome significant ...
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Allegra Stratton: Robocops Tackle Shoplifting: Tesco is predicting better times ahead for shoppers. Our story today shows that Britain’s largest grocer believes ...
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UK consumer sentiment on the up, says Tesco boss: Tesco , Britain's biggest retailer, is seeing an improvement in consumer sentiment, its boss said on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-consumer-sentiment-up-says-tesco-boss-2024-04-10/
Tesco to buy back £1bn of shares as profits rocket: Chief executive hails ‘strong momentum’ as easing price inflation brings relief to shoppers
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DWP PIP payments to increase today- what you'll get: More than 3.3 million people in the UK claim PIP, figures from the DWP reveal
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/24237314.dwp-pip-payments-increase-today--get/
Japan’s Nikkei Falls on Caution Ahead of US Inflation Data (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20240410-179633/
Tory election hopes fade with prospects for interest rate cuts: Rishi Sunak hoped to go to the polls in the autumn with cheaper mortgages and lower taxes
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Why there is not about to be a house price boom: Getting a mortgage to buy a home is still not possible for vast numbers of people
inews.co.uk/opinion/why-not-house-price-boom-3001815
The pound is no longer so vulnerable: There are signs that sterling is set to embark on an upward trend after several years in the doldrums
ft.com/content/06f3fb30-e748-4680-8f81-686efc7af1b7
Tesco grows profits and creates jobs amid price cutting: Tesco said it has won market share in the UK after cutting prices amid the surge in inflation which it ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24245325.tesco-grows-profits-creates-jobs-amid-price-cutting/
European Stocks Slip as Rate-Cut Doubts, Inflation Jitters Weigh: European stocks fell on Tuesday as doubts over how many interest-rate cuts the Federal Reserve ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/european-stocks-dip-as-rate-cut-doubts-inflation-jitters-weigh
Markets must stop comparing the UK and the US : Inflation persistence is a greater threat for the former than the latter — and rates cuts are a way off
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EE and BT to move away from inflation-linked price increases: EE has announced a simpler price increase model that will come into force next year ...
neowin.net/news/ee-and-bt-to-move-away-from-inflation-linked-price-increases/
UK Brexit Border Rules on Imported EU Food to Add to Inflation: Allianz: Brexit border controls on certain foods imported to the UK from the European Union may ...
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Barclays reduces Fed rate cut view to one in 2024: Barclays economics team on Wednesday said it now sees the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting rates just one time in ...
reuters.com/business/finance/barclays-reduces-fed-rate-cut-view-one-2024-2024-04-10/
Thames Water wants to raise prices 40%, spill more sewage and not be fined - after lining shareholders' pockets
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European Stocks Advance as Focus Turns to ECB, US Inflation Data: European equities gained at the start of a week laden with key macroeconomic events ...
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Stock Markets Today: US inflation, Thames Water, Boeing latest: Get up to speed with what the markets are monitoring
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-10/stock-markets-today-us-inflation-thames-water-boeing-latest
Can the economy rescue Britain’s Conservatives? : Polling shows Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-Budget looms large in voters’ minds ahead of general election
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Argentina's Banco Galicia bets on lower inflation, rates after HSBC deal: Argentina's Banco Galicia, buying HSBC's local assets in a near $500 million deal ...
reuters.com/business/finance/argentinas-banco-galicia-bets-lower-inflation-rates-after-hsbc-deal-2024-04-09/
Retail sales spring ahead of inflation on Easter bounce: New figures from the SRC show the value of retail sales in Scotland have grown at a faster pace than the ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24238557.retail-sales-spring-ahead-inflation-easter-bounce/
Stock Market Today: Stocks Closed Mixed in Choppy Trading: Volatility returned as market participants adjusted their expectations for rate cuts.
kiplinger.com/investing/stocks/stock-market-today-stocks-closed-mixed-in-choppy-trading
DWP State Pension £900 increase - what you need to know: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year ...
midweekherald.co.uk/news/24225393.dwp-state-pension-900-increase---need-know/
Better: The Bloomberg Close, Europe Edition: Good afternoon. Here's what you need to know to end your day.
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Five household bill changes from April 1 - how they will affect you: Households will see a host of essential bills rise steeply after firms rolled out their ...
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Analysis: As inflation slows, will the ECB finally climb down on interest rates next week?
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Triple lock means pensioners are more than £800 better off this April: If the state pension had increased by just inflation, pensioners would be hundreds of ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/money/pensions-and-retirement/triple-lock-pensioners-better-off-april-2986756
Central Bank eases securities maintenance rules for lenders - Latest News: The Central Bank has announced that it will scrap the implementation regarding ...
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Why lower interest rates might not offer much support to the UK economy: One of the main reasons why economists are more optimistic is that the Bank of England ...
cityam.com/why-lower-interest-rates-might-not-offer-much-support-to-the-uk-economy/
Tesco sits at the top of the food chain but rivals are growing peckish: As the biggest supermarket prepares to unveil impressive profits, smaller grocers will ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/06/tesco-sits-at-the-top-of-the-food-chain-but-rivals-are-growing-peckish
Wage and price expectations cool in UK companies, BoE survey shows: British companies' expectations for selling prices and wage increases in the year ahead ...
reuters.com/world/uk/wage-price-expectations-cool-uk-companies-boe-survey-shows-2024-04-04/
Reform UK hits polling high as right-wing voters desert Conservatives: The Tories trail Labour by 18 points, according to a new poll by BMG Research which shows ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/reform-uk-hits-polling-high-as-right-wing-voters-desert-conservatives-2993806
UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows: Britain's economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-track-exit-recession-despite-slower-services-growth-pmi-data-shows-2024-04-04/
UK House Prices Fall for the First Time in Three Months: Get briefed ahead of your morning calls with the latest UK business headlines, key data and market ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-02/house-price-dip
Airlines take off as demand for overseas holidays soars: Virgin Atlantic says it should return to profitability this year while Ryanair and Wizz Air have posted ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24229558.airlines-take-off-demand-overseas-holidays-soars/
Last day to 'stock up' on essential item that will be hiked in price tomorrow : Postage stamps are set to be hiked by 13 per cent from April 2
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/last-day-stock-up-essential-28919067
Why economists might be underestimating the UK economy: The UK economy has made a strong start to the year. Even so, consensus estimates for 2024 suggest the ...
cityam.com/why-economists-might-be-underestimating-the-uk-economy/
It’s hard to be proud of the FTSE 100: The FTSE's poor performance over so many years means London is now a relatively unattractive place to list equities.
spectator.co.uk/article/its-hard-to-be-proud-of-the-ftse-100/
Binance: Does Nigeria have a case?: We need to be consistent in our policy making and we must stay the course and give credit to the current actions of the ...
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Gold hits record high: Why investors are turning to the precious metal: Gold prices have been boosted in the past few months due to increasingly sticky inflation ...
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Bank of England prepares for ‘once in a generation’ overhaul in forecasting: Reforms come after central bank was criticised for failing to predict post-pandemic ...
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Gig-gouging: How Irish fans are paying higher prices to see their music heroes like Taylor Swift this summer
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Full list of broadband and mobile price rises as customers hit by 8.8% hike: Prices are increasing for many customers with BT, EE, O2, Plusnet, Sky, Shell ...
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