UK economy contracts in April – recession on the cards? 14 Jun 2022, 4:46 p.m. Liam Sheasby The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows the UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, following a smaller contraction of 0.1% in March.
US inflation hits 40-year high 10 Jun 2022, 6 p.m. Liam Sheasby Inflation in the United States has jumped up to 8.6% according to data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deutsche Bank: UK interest rates could hit 2.5% by February 10 Jun 2022, 5:15 p.m. Liam Sheasby Investment bankers Deutsche Bank are predicting a much steeper rise in interest rates from the Bank of England as the UK looks to rein in inflationary pressure on the economy.
£100 to fill a petrol tank after biggest daily petrol price jump in 17 years 9 Jun 2022, 11:12 a.m. Liam Sheasby The price of fuel continues to rise, with the RAC reporting yesterday that the cost of filling the average petrol tank is now above £100.