Economic News
New EU copyright rules will hit Google and Facebook
Article 13 and the latest set of EU copyright rules were finally passed on Monday in the European Parliament to become law, potentially affecting small and large tech companies such as Facebook and Google.
Catalent to buy gene therapy company Paragon Bioservices for $1.2bn
New Jersey-based drug developer Catalent Inc has agreed to buy privately-held gene therapy company Paragon Bioservices for $1. 2bn in cash.
UK dividends rise to record high in first quarter of 2019
Dividend income paid to UK shareholders jumped to a record high in the first quarter of 2019, with shares yielding an average of 4. 6%.
Empire State manufacturing index rises in April but growth still subdued
Business conditions in the New York region improved more than expected in April but growth remained "fairly subdued", according to a survey released by the New York Fed on Monday.
US aims for low-hanging fruit in Chinese trade talks
The US watered down demands that China must cut industrial subsidies as a condition to reach a final trade deal after Beijing refused to do so.
Half of UK firms plan investment cuts amid Brexit delay - survey
UK finance chiefs' perceptions of economic and financial deterioration are at the highest levels since the 2016 Brexit referendum, revealed the latest CFO quarterly survey by Deloitte.
High street footfall rebounds after fifteen-month decline
Shopper numbers last month increased strongly compared to last year, though the difference was mostly put down to the vastly different weather.
House prices rise in April; Brexit delay expected to boost sales - Rightmove
House prices rose in April, with the Brexit delay expected to provide a boost into the spring and summer months, according to the latest survey by Rightmove.