UK growth revised up as election kicks off
The United Kingdom’s economic growth has been revised up by the Office for National Statistics the day after parliament was dissolved for the formal start of the election campaign.
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Great Recession shallower than previously thought
Royal London Asset Managements Ian Kernohan says despite new GDP numbers from the ONS RLAM still expects interest rates to rise very gradually in 2015.
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US sends another signal of strength
The United States economy sent out another signal of strength today as GDP was confirmed to be
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UK GDP continues to outperform
The UK, in stark contrast to Eurozone heavyweights France and Germany, received good economic news once again as its GDP growth was revised up to 3.2% year on year.
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A forward view Europe a concern
According to Royal Londons Ian Kernohan, although asset allocation currently still favours equities over bonds there are a number of pressures now acting against that view.
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US GDP surprisingly robust
The United States Bureau of Economic Analysis has said the US economy grew a surprisingly strong 4% year-on-year during the second quarter.
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GDP on the rise but UK trade disappoints
A revised GDP forecast shines a light on UK economy recovery, but weak productivity performance shadows improved figures.
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UK GDP up 08 in Q1
ONS says growth a fraction under forecasts
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Schroders Botham India could grow 5pc
Schroders is expecting a modest pickup in Indian growth, reaching 5% this year.
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Business confidence hits record high says ICAEW
Confidence in UK business has reached a record high though floundering exports could mean this is short-lived.
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Economic surprise FOR Osborne in 2014
This year has seen sentiment towards the UK economic outlook turn full circle, from worries about a triple-dip recession to talk of an unsustainable housing boom, writes Ian Kernohan, Royal London Asset Management economist.
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Investors buy back into gold at 1980s prices
Last month was the worst November for gold prices in more than 30 years, but investors pounced on the precious metals weakness to add to their positions.