News And Announcements
Liz Truss announced as next UK Prime Minister
Liz Truss was announced as the next Conservative leader and UK Prime Minister on Monday.
Eurozone business activity contracts again in August
Eurozone business activity contracted again in August as surging inflation and the energy crisis took their toll, according to a survey released on Monday.
UK service sector growth eases to 18-month low in August
Growth in the UK services sector eased to an 18-month low in August, according to a survey released on Monday.
Eurozone economic sentiment hits 28-month low in September
Eurozone economic sentiment deteriorated more than expected in September amid worries about a recession.
UK new car registrations rise 1.2% in August
UK new car registrations held steady at 68,858 in August, up 1. 2% year-on-year during what is traditionally a quiet pre-plate change month.
China services sector growth slows less than expected - Caixin
Growth in China’s services sector slowed less than expected in August, according to a survey released on Monday.
UK manufacturing sector sees worst downturn since first Covid lockdown
The UK manufacturing sector suffered its worst downturn in August since May 2020, according to a survey released on Thursday.
UK retail footfall unexpectedly strengthens in August
Footfall unexpectedly strengthened across UK retail destinations in August, increasing from -14. 2% in July to -13. 2% last month.
Eurozone manufacturing output contracts further in August
Eurozone manufacturing activity contracted further in August as inflation dented purchasing power, according to a survey released on Thursday.
China factory activity contracts in August - Caixin
Factory activity in China shrank in August as power cuts and Covid-19 curbs impacted production, according to data released on Thursday.
UK annual house price growth slows to 10% in August
UK house price growth slowed to 10% in August, according to Nationwide Building Society, down from 11% in July but up 0. 8% month-on-month after taking into account seasonal effects.