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UK Wage Growth Slows Sharply as Job Market Cools

UK wage growth has hit its slowest pace in over two years while unemployment rises, signalling a cooling labour market. Meanwhile, Argentina secures IMF bailout and stock markets show mixed performance.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon Issues Recession Warning

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sounds alarm on economic turbulence ahead, highlighting inflation pressures and geopolitical risks that could impact British businesses and households.

Scottish Business Confidence Hits Record Low

New survey reveals overwhelming pessimism among Scottish businesses as economic stagnation bites, with concerns mounting over rising costs and political uncertainty.

Government Shutdown Costs UK Economy Billions

Fresh economic analysis exposes how political gridlock and government shutdowns are draining billions from the UK economy, with businesses and taxpayers bearing the brunt of Westminster's paralysis.

UK Economy Grows 0.4% in Q2 - Strongest Since 2021

Britain's economy delivered a powerful performance in Q2 2024, with GDP growing by 0.4% - the strongest quarterly expansion since late 2021. Services and production sectors lead the charge as the UK economy gains momentum.

Reeves Unveils Labour's Economic Revolution

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers landmark speech outlining Labour's radical economic overhaul, from housebuilding boom to planning system shake-up and North Sea oil confrontation.

Bank CEO Warns of Appalachian Economic Disaster

Huntington Bancshares CEO Brad Smith sounds the alarm on the economic crisis unfolding in Appalachia, calling for urgent investment and national attention to reverse the region's decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

UK Economy Stagnates: Reeves Faces Budget Crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a major economic challenge as latest ONS figures show zero GDP growth in three months to August, putting Labour's ambitious investment plans at risk ahead of crucial Autumn Budget.

UK Economy Stalls: 0.0% GDP Growth in April

New ONS data reveals the UK economy showed zero growth in April 2024, with a sharp slowdown from the 0.4% expansion in March. The services sector stalled while production fell, putting pressure on the next government.

Half of US States on Brink of Recession, Analysis Reveals

A startling new economic analysis from Bloomberg Economics indicates that nearly half of all US states are either already in recession or teetering on the edge, signalling potential national economic turmoil ahead.

US Jobs Market Cools in August as Hiring Slows

The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

US Jobs Report: August Hiring Slump as Tariffs Bite

Exclusive analysis of the US August jobs report reveals a significant hiring slowdown, with the economy adding just 130,000 jobs. Rising trade tariffs are cited as a key factor creating uncertainty and stifling growth.

US Job Growth Cools Sharply in August

The latest US jobs report reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, stirring debate on the health of the American economy and becoming a focal point in the presidential campaign.

Rachel Reeves' make-or-break moment on UK economy

Exclusive analysis reveals the immense pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she faces a critical turning point. With economic stagnation and public patience wearing thin, her upcoming fiscal statement could define this government's legacy. Will she sei

UK faces £71bn fiscal black hole as policies fail, NIESR warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research issues a stark warning that UK government policies are failing, creating a £71bn fiscal black hole and risking a 'vicious cycle' of stagnation. Expert analysis reveals the critical challenges facing t

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