senior economist

UK Businesses Defy Economic Headwinds with Surging Optimism Amid Inflation Concerns

Amidst a backdrop of economic complexities, the United Kingdom's business landscape is witnessing an unexpected surge in confidence. Despite inflationary…

2 years ago

Dollar hits four-week peak on resilient U.S. jobs market

The dollar held near an almost one-month high on Friday, after U.S. economic data highlighted a still-tight labour market that…

3 years ago

Analysis: Europe Inc’s wage hikes alarm investors as worries about recession grow

Plans by European companies to hike wages and pay one-off bonuses to help staff cope with a torrid winter are…

3 years ago

Bank of England tells banks to take climate action now or face profit hit

Banks and insurers that fail to manage climate risks as a "first-order" issue could face a 10% to 15% hit…

4 years ago