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Friday, 24 November, 2023

UK economy
Jump in UK consumer confidence helps push pound to 12-week high
Pound climbs to 12-week high against dollar after unexpectedly strong data for November
Thursday, 23 November, 2023

UK economy
UK business activity grows marginally in November
Better than expected PMI data raises hopes that economy will avoid stagnation in final quarter
Wednesday, 22 November, 2023

Autumn Statement
Hunt cuts national insurance but taxes head to postwar high
Autumn Statement makes ‘full expensing’ permanent in win for business
Wednesday, 22 November, 2023

Autumn Statement
Key points from the Autumn Statement
The main takeaways from Jeremy Hunt’s economic announcement
Tuesday, 21 November, 2023

ExplainerAutumn Statement
Five things to watch for in Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement
UK chancellor will try to set out an optimistic vision despite tough economic backdrop
Tuesday, 21 November, 2023

UK public finances
UK government borrowing near record high for October
Second-highest figure for the month confirms pressure on public finances ahead of Autumn Statement
Sunday, 19 November, 2023

Eurozone economy
What will the Fed minutes say about the path for US interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Friday, 17 November, 2023

UK retail sales
UK retail sales fall to two-year low as inflation-hit consumers cut spending
Figures contrast with expectations of a rise and send gilt yields lower
Wednesday, 15 November, 2023

News in-depthUK inflation
UK households still under pressure despite lowest inflation in 2 years
Slower price growth is welcomed by analysts but they warn it is unlikely to equate to a feelgood factor for consumers
Wednesday, 15 November, 2023

UK house prices
UK house prices suffer first annual fall since 2012
Rental charges rise at record pace as high borrowing costs hit both would-be buyers and landlords
Wednesday, 15 November, 2023

Global inflation
Global inflation tracker: see how your country compares on rising prices
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane
Wednesday, 15 November, 2023

ExplainerForeign direct investment
Why is the UK struggling to attract foreign direct investment?
Project numbers have declined since the Brexit vote but a focus on high-value schemes and a lack of data have muddied the picture
Sunday, 12 November, 2023

German economy
German homebuilding collapse threatens wider economic damage
Downturn in once-thriving residential construction industry poses challenge for EU’s largest economy
Friday, 10 November, 2023

UK economy
UK economy stagnates as high borrowing costs hit activity
Flat GDP in third quarter poses challenge for chancellor as he aims to revive growth in Autumn Statement
Thursday, 9 November, 2023

UK labour productivity
UK productivity almost flat since the financial crisis
Efficiency rises just 1.7% over 16 years, a trend described as ‘alarming’ by experts
Tuesday, 7 November, 2023

UK inflation
UK grocery inflation falls to single digits for first time in 16 months, data shows
Kantar’s figures suggest official statistics will be lower when published next week
Tuesday, 7 November, 2023

UK house prices
UK house prices register first increase since March, says Halifax
Mortgage provider attributes slight rise to scarcity of supply
Tuesday, 7 November, 2023

UK retail sales
UK retail spending growth drops in run-up to Christmas
Data from British Retail Consortium points to household caution ahead of busiest shopping season
Monday, 6 November, 2023

UK housebuilding
Steep falls in housebuilding drive contraction in UK construction
Recession fears mount as elevated interest rates take toll on economy, figures for October show
Sunday, 5 November, 2023

Eurozone economy
Will consumer sentiment in the eurozone remain bearish?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Friday, 3 November, 2023

UK economy
UK’s corporate profitability fell in second quarter
ONS data appears to back Bank of England’s view that ‘greedflation’ has not been behind higher consumer prices
Thursday, 2 November, 2023

UK housebuilding
UK housebuilding at its weakest since start of pandemic, say surveyors
Latest workload index suggests sharp drop in construction activity following interest rate rises
Wednesday, 1 November, 2023

UK house prices
UK house prices rise unexpectedly on scarcity of supply, says Nationwide
Mortgage provider points to lack of properties for sale as it reports increase of 0.9% in October
Tuesday, 31 October, 2023

UK economy
Company insolvencies in England and Wales at highest level since 2009
Increase in liquidations driven by high borrowing costs and slowing demand, says government agency
Tuesday, 31 October, 2023

UK inflation
UK shop price inflation falls to lowest level in more than a year
British Retail Consortium says declining cost of homegrown food behind improvement