Economic News
UK parliament votes to extend Article 50 by majority of 211
MPs voted on Thursday to delay Britain's exit from the European Union for at least three months in another night of chaotic scenes at Westminster.
ERG plans to ensure original Brexit date is upheld
Eurosceptic European Research Group brexiteer Steve Baker has said that he has plans to ensure the UK leaves the European Union on the original Brexit date, 29 March.
China activity data for February receives mixed response from economists
Chinese economic activity slowed down a tad more quickly than expected at the start of 2019, a batch of economic reports revealed, with economists emphasising the negatives in the latest figures.
Trump says 'no rush' to sign trade deal as China presses for state visit
US President Donald Trump said late on Wednesday that he is in “no rush” to sign a pact with China and that he would walk away from talks if any new trade deal is not to his liking.
US import prices rise more quickly than expected in February
Prices of goods purchased overseas rose more quickly than expected at the start of 2019 on the back of more expensive fuel imports.
US initial jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
Trump seeks 'large scale' trade deal with UK post Brexit
Donald Trump has flagged up his hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK, as British politicians continued to fight over the country’s departure from the European Union.
Germany to grow much slower in 2019 - thinktank
Germany’s economic growth forecasts have been sharply downgraded, as global demand for industrial goods weakens.
Inflation holds steady in eurozone's biggest economies
Inflation in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, was largely steady last month, despite higher food and energy prices.