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German inflation eases to lowest rate since June 2021
German inflation continued to ease in January, official data showed on Wednesday, as energy prices fell sharply.
UK business confidence jumps - survey
UK businesses started the new year with an upbeat outlook, a survey claimed on Wednesday, buoyed by easing inflation and the prospect of falling interest rates.
German unemployment holds steady
German unemployment held steady at the start of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, despite the weak economic backdrop.
Eurozone Q4 GDP comes in flat, avoids technical recession
The eurozone and European Union managed to avoid a technical recession after official flash estimates showed the economy flatlined in the last three months of 2023.
UK credit and lending figures miss forecasts as consumers increase savings
A trio of leading UK consumer lending indicators for December came in much lower than expected on Tuesday, with consumer credit, lending and mortgage approvals falling shy of analysts' forecasts, driven by above-average savings levels.
Shop price inflation slows further in January
Shop price inflation saw a notable slowdown at the start of the year, according to fresh data released on Tuesday, as price growth reached its lowest level since May 2022.
UK consumer confidence continues to improve in Jan - GfK
UK consumer confidence continued to improve in January to its best level in two years, according to a long-running survey published on Friday.
China's central bank to trim reserve requirements
China’s central bank is to cut the amount of cash lenders must hold, it was confirmed on Wednesday, the latest move designed to bolster the country’s ailing economy.
Ifo cuts German growth forecasts
A leading economic think tank has trimmed its growth forecasts for Germany, it was confirmed on Wednesday, in response to government plans to cut spending.
UK services sector picks up in January, Red Sea crisis dents manufacturing
Activity in the UK services sector picked up in January, but the Red Sea crisis hit manufacturing supply chains, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
EY Item Club upgrades UK growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025
A quicker-than-expected drop in inflation is expected to support UK growth in 2024 and beyond, according to EY Item Club, which has upgraded its economic projections for the next two years.
Retail sales slump unexpectedly in December - ONS
UK retail sales fell at the fastest pace since the start of 2021, official data showed on Friday, missing analyst expectations.
UK housing market shows signs of stabilising - Rics
The UK housing market showed signs of stabilising on Thursday, as mortgage rates continued to ease.
UK inflation unexpectedly ticks up in December
UK inflation unexpectedly edged higher in the year to December, driven by a rise in alcohol and tobacco prices, and tempering rate cut expectations.
Train drivers announce fresh strike dates
Train drivers' union Aslef announced a new round of strikes on Monday, in its ongoing pay dispute with 16 train operators.
US, UK launch airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen
America and Britain have launched strikes against targets connected to Houthi militants in Yemen in retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, US President Joe Biden said early Friday.
UK economy returns to growth in November
The UK economy returned to growth in November, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
UK financial services sector falters - CBI
The UK’s financial services sector contracted for the first time in nearly four years in December, an industry survey showed on Tuesday.
German industrial output posts shock fall in November
German industrial production registered an unexpected fall in November, making it the six straight month of declines as manufacturing in Europe's biggest economy continued to struggle.
Retailers hit by subdued festive demand - BRC
Retailers finished 2023 on the back foot, industry data showed on Tuesday, despite a modest uptick in demand in the week leading up to Christmas.