IHS Markit report their UK Construction PMI for March 2018 read at 47.0 down from 51.4 a month earlier, well below consensus forecasts from economists which anticipated a reading of 50.9.
April 4,2018
German inflation in the month of March is painting a less buoyant picture than had been expected, according to data released on Thursday afternoon.
March 29,2018
UK sentiment readings released at the head of the new month continue point to a resilient UK economy that is likely to pick up some steam heading into the second quarter as caution linked to Brexit uncertainty start to recede.
March 29,2018
The UK’s notorious current account deficit narrowed faster than was expected during the final quarter of 2017, according to Office for National Statistics figures released Thursday, while business investment grew by more than was anticipated.
March 29,2018
The third and final estimate of Business Investment in Q4 2017 was revised up by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) from a second estimate of only 0.0% on Thursday, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
March 29,2018
The Pound fell after the release of disappointing Retail Sales data from the Confederation of British Industry on Wednesday.
March 28,2018
UK economy watchers were given reasons for cheer Wednesday after a key survey by the Bank of England showed wages picking up during the first quarter, although the implications for interest rates may be less straightforward than the headline numbers appear to suggest.
March 28,2018
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