2021 July Economic Review

Economies continued to recover from the pandemic at different rates around the world, with infection rates rising in some regions Stock markets in Europe and the US led the way, while Asia and the emerging markets struggled Inflation in the UK increased to 2.5%, its highest level since 2018 Since the start of May, there […]

2021 April Economic Review

Global stock markets went up on average over the past three months, lifted by vaccine rollouts The UK began gradually easing lockdown restrictions, although Covid-19 cases started to surge elsewhere in the world Central banks and governments remained supportive of economies, leading to concerns that inflation may rise later in the year During the past […]

2021 January Economic Review

Global stock markets went up as a result of positive news on COVID-19 vaccines. Coronavirus cases surged in many parts of the world as the second wave of the pandemic took hold. Central banks and governments continued to provide financial and monetary support to economies. Over the past three months, rising COVID-19 cases in the […]

2020 October Economic Review

Global stock markets went up during the third quarter as economies began to recover from lockdowns. There was positive news on a potential COVID-19 vaccine and this helped to drive stock markets. Later in the quarter, stock markets became more volatile as shares in technology companies fell and infection rates in the UK and Europe […]

2020 July Economic Review

Global stock markets rebounded over the second quarter owing to government support measures during the COVID-19 pandemic and an easing of lockdown restrictions. Countries in Europe and North America experienced a significant slowdown in consumer spending and economic activity. Later in the quarter, there were promising signs of economic recovery in many countries, albeit still […]

2020 April Economic Review

Stock markets fell across the board over the quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic Economic activity dropped as lockdown measures caused companies to close and consumers stayed home Governments and central banks stepped in with large stimulus measures aimed at replacing wages and keeping businesses afloat Overall, the outlook for the global economy has turned […]

2020 January Economic Review

It was a strong quarter for global stock markets, with the US seeing its best yearly gain since 2013 The key drivers behind stock market performance were lower interest rates and positive trade talks between the US and China Bond markets struggled as investors moved out of safer-haven assets and into riskier equities Overall, the […]

2019 October Economic Review

Global stock markets were mixed over the quarter, with developed markets faring better than Asia Pacific and the emerging markets The UK economy saw slower economic growth and falling activity in the manufacturing sector The global outlook continues to be mixed, although a trade deal between the US and China would have a positive impact […]

2016.04: April Economic Review

UK Highlights GDP growth 0.60% Quarter on Quarter growth 2015 Q4 CPI inflation has been recorded at 0.30% in February 2016 For November 2015 to January 2016, 74.1% of people aged from 16 to 64 were in work, the highest employment rate since comparable records began in 1971. The unemployment rate for November 2015 to […]