Economics
10JUL 2019
Will the UK economy slip into recession?
Disappointing GDP data shows the UK economy contracted in the second quarter and raises the risk of the country entering a technical recession.
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MAY
17MAY 2019
Economics
Infographic: A snapshot of the world economy in May 2019
In this month's infographic we look at the contagion risk posed by Turkey and Argentina, why UK growth may prove deceptive and global GDP forecasts.
15MAY 2019
Economics
Germany returns to growth
Domestic demand remains solid as the international outlook darkens.
10MAY 2019
Economics
Brexit stockpiling drives improvement in UK GDP growth
First quarter growth has improved, but is likely to slow again as the stockpiling behind it is unsustainable.
APRIL
30APR 2019
Economics
Eurozone growth rebounds as temporary headwinds fade
The latest GDP figures show that domestic demand has remained resilient.
26APR 2019
Economics
Robust US growth figures calm recession worries
Weaker inflation suggests interest rates are likely to remain on hold
17APR 2019
Economics
China defies the gloom
Chinese industrial production has been stronger than expected, though we see a risk that this could reverse next month.
MARCH
18MAR 2019
Economics
Infographic: A view of the world economy in March 2019
In this month's infographic, we raise our growth forecasts for 2020 but downgrade them for 2019 as we illustrate the near-term issues dragging on the economy.