High GDP growth exceeds expectations, but experts warn of slowdown
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the first quarter after a period of stagnation, yet Trump’s tariffs and Reeve’s tax hikes could unravel investors’ optimism
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US economy contracts 0.3% as companies race to beat tariffs
Annualised 0.3% fall was largely attributed to companies building inventory ahead of the 2 April tariffs announcement
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Spring Statement 2025: UK economic growth forecasts halve to 1%
OBR cuts GDP expectations amid elevated global uncertainty
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Chinese markets soar following announcement of ‘aggressive’ stimulus package
People’s Bank of China has announced measures to guide growth back to its 5% target
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UK GDP stagnates in July for second month running
Industry commentators weigh in on no GDP growth in July
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak places ‘economic stability’ at the forefront of election pitch
Conservative leader has called a snap general election for 4 July
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IG Group: Geopolitics top concern for UK investors
Recession and inflation are still concerns, but less so than six months ago
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Could UK GDP uptick finally improve sentiment on UK equities?
Industry commentators weigh in on UK GDP growth
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UK slips into recession as economy contracts 0.1% in December
GDP fell 0.3% in Q4 as a whole, marking second quarter of negative growth