UK Retail sales remain strong against a jump in inflation

Data reported last week showed that UK inflation for February jumped to 2.3% from 1.8% in January. This came as a surprise for economists who were predicting a smaller rise. ...

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Fed Hikes but Bank of England holds.

The EU breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday as the result of the Dutch general election became clear. The incumbent Prime Minister Mark Rutte, leader of the centre-right VVD, ...

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Hammond’s first Budget

The budget last week was accurately publicised to be underwhelming, as intended by the Chancellor, Philip Hammond. The Chancellor chose to increase national insurance on the self-employed as well as ...

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Inflation has been rising globally

Inflation has been rising globally, and the Euro area has now breached the 2% target of the European Central Bank (ECB). The increase has been driven in the short term ...

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