News And Announcements
UK new car sales rise in January as EV registrations surpass 1m
Britain's new car market grew by 8. 2% year-on-year in January, the highest rate of growth since 2020, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Monday.
ONS revises UK unemployment rate down to 3.9%
The Office for National Statistics has downwardly revised the UK unemployment rate for late last year after readjusting its estimates on the back of new population data.
China services sector grows less than expected - Caixin
Activity in China’s services sector grew less than expected in January, according to a survey released on Monday.
Stormy weather puts off January shoppers - BRC
Retail footfall continued to fall in January, industry data showed on Friday, as wet and windy weather put off potential bargain hunters.
Bank of England leaves rates on hold
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 5. 25% on Thursday, as widely expected.
Red Sea disruption hits UK manufacturing - PMI
The UK's hard-pressed manufacturing sector faltered in January, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as disruption in the Red Sea started to bite.
Downturn in eurozone manufacturing eases - PMI
The downturn in the eurozone manufacturing sector showed signs of easing in January, according to a closely-watched survey published on Thursday.
China's manufacturing sector steady in January - Caixin
Activity in China’s manufacturing sector held steady in January, according to a survey released on Thursday.