Economic News
13 May
Royal wedding to boost retail and tourism sectors, economists say
The royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could provide a noticeable fillip for the UK economy as it stumbles out of a gloomy first quarter, a major economic forecasting group has suggested.
11 May
Uni Michigan index steady in May, beats expectations
Consumer sentiment in the US was steady in May, according to data released on Friday.
11 May
Regulators fine Barclays CEO £650,000 and impose new controls
City regulators have fined Barclays chief executive Jes Staley almost £1m over his efforts to unmask a whistleblower at the bank.
11 May
BoE's Broadbent denies mixed signals on interest rates
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent on Friday denied that mixed messages were being given on interest rates after the central bank seemed to swing back to a more dovish stance.