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Ending week on a positive note, more central banks next week

By Craig Erlam Markets ended the week on a positive note, but there remains enormous uncertainty around inflation and interest rates that look set to continue throughout the summer. Expectations are changing

16th June 2023

Markets/World

RBNZ is done, BoE has a lot to do

By Craig Erlam It’s been a tough trading day, with UK inflation data sending worrying signals, while the RBNZ seemed to declare ‘job done’ in its inflation battle. The headline UK inflation

24th May 2023

Markets/World

Some positives for BoE from UK jobs data

By Craig Erlam Stock markets are treading water on Tuesday, with the jobs number from the UK not inspiring and Chinese data also highlighting weakness in the recovery. UK jobs data was

16th May 2023

Markets/World

Uninspiring UK Q1 growth

By Craig Erlam A day after the Bank of England upgraded growth and inflation forecasts for the UK, economic data confirmed on Friday the country posted growth (just) in the first quarter,

12th May 2023

Markets/World

BoE more optimistic after 0.25% rate hike

By Craig Erlam The Bank of England hiked interest rates by another 25 basis points on Thursday, taking the base rate to 4.5% while making significant tweaks to their economic forecasts. The

12th May 2023

Markets/World

BoE still needs to do more

By Jameel Ahmad, Chief Analyst at CompareBroker.io There were no surprises that the Bank of England increased interest rates once again on Thursday. It was widely expected, and they were raised 25

11th May 2023

Markets/World

US inflation, UK rate decision in focus

By Jameel Ahmad, Chief Analyst at CompareBroker.io Tuesday’s attention is directed at Washington with the White House set to meet with Congress after more warnings from former Fed Chair and current Treasury

9th May 2023

Markets/World

Investors turn hawkish amid stubborn inflation report

By Craig Erlam Inflation remains a major concern for central banks and recent data highlights just how far there is to go, something policymakers will be hoping changes very soon. Major headache

19th April 2023

Markets/World

Mixed data for China, UK sees markets tread water in Europe

By Craig Erlam We’re seeing relatively flat trading again on Tuesday amid mixed economic data from China overnight. The world’s second-largest economy grew by 4.5% in the first quarter as it emerged

18th April 2023

Markets/World

Gradual recovery as investors remain vigilant

By Craig Erlam Equity markets were edging higher again Tuesday, a sign of gradually improving confidence following a relatively drama-free weekend. As we saw on Friday, anxiety remains high and things quickly

28th March 2023

Markets/World