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German sentiment jumps despite economic gloom - ZEW
Economic sentiment strengthened in Germany this month, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, despite the country’s economy continuing to struggle.
UK unemployment rate eases to 3.8%
The UK unemployment rate eased at the end of last year, official data showed on Tuesday, while average earnings continued to rise.
BoE's Haskel calls for more evidence inflation is under control
The Bank of England’s Jonathan Haskel warned on Friday more evidence that inflation was under control was needed before he would vote in favour of cutting interest rates.
Homeowner mortgage arrears climb 7% in fourth quarter
The number of UK mortgages in arrears increased by 7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, though the number houses taken into possession fell sharply.
Housing market buoyed as hopes grow for rate cut - Rics
The UK housing market continued to stabilise in January, industry research showed on Thursday, as hopes of a cut in interest rates boosted the outlook.
Halifax house prices rise for fourth month in a row - Halifax
UK house prices rose in January for the fourth month in a row as mortgage rates fell, according to figures released on Wednesday by Halifax.
UK construction sector remains in contraction; business optimism at two-year high
The UK construction sector remained in contraction territory in January, but business optimism hit a two-year high amid expectations of rate cuts, according to a survey released on Tuesday.
German factory orders unexpectedly rise in December
German factory orders unexpectedly rose in December, according to data released by Destatis on Tuesday.
UK retail sales growth slows to 17-month low in January, BRC data shows
The annual rate of UK retail sales growth slowed to its lowest level in 17 months in January as non-food sales dropped despite an easing of inflationary price pressures.
OECD lifts global growth forecasts for 2024
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has lifted its outlook for global growth this year by 0. 2 percentage points.
UK services growth hits eight-month high in January
The UK services sector grew in January at its fastest pace in eight months, according to a survey released on Monday.
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.
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.