Tariff front running led to a drop in in the first quarter, but a subsequent plunge in imports means growth of near 4% looks probable in the second. This masks a slowing in private demand growth due to tariff and job uncertainty. We…
Well, this was an odd one to sort out.
Going into the announcement this morning, the economist consensus was for +0.17% (seasonally adjusted) on headline CPI m/m and +0.28% on core. Market changes this month have been very contained,…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang, has called for a renewed fight against corruption across Africa, using Ghana's experience as an example of both early leadership and ongoing challenges.
Speaking on the theme…
There are many indicators to monitor for reading the monetary policy tea leaves, each with its own distinctive set of pros and cons. Here’s one more that’s worth pondering: the e.
Reviewing the historical record suggests, unsurprisingly,…
The deficit fearmongers are out in full force, warning that massive debt payments will further exacerbate the deficit and ultimately bankrupt the country. While we agree that steadily increasing deficits are a significant problem, we…
Thomas MackintoshBBC NewsAFP via Getty ImagesItamar Ben-Gvir (left) and Bezalel Smotrich are key members of PM Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalitionThe UK has sanctioned two far-right Israeli ministers over "repeated incitements of…
EPA-EFE/ShutterstockAt least seven people have died in a wave of bomb and gun attacks in south-western Colombia, according to local media reports.Two police officers were said to be among those killed in the attacks, which targeted Cali,…
Kate Stephens and Victoria GillBBC News science teamGetty ImagesChina has built one of the world's first small modular nuclear reactors, also dubbed 'mini nukes' Rolls Royce has been selected to develop and build the UK's first small…
The European OpenFollowing Asia’s trend, EUROSTOXX 50 and both rose about 0.1%, while and in the U.S. also pointed to a higher opening.
Looking at individual stocks and global healthcare stocks may be in for a bumpy ride this morning.…
Breakout! Next (LON:) Stop, Previous HighsLast week, we discussed the successful test of the 200-DMA.
“Most notably, this past week was the successful test of the 200-DMA. The pullback to that previous broken resistance level and…