Financial optimism index points to fragility in consumer confidence.

Business
Financial optimism index points to fragility in consumer confidence. 20th August 2019 A key index into household financial confidence points to a fragility in consumer confidence. The IHS Markit’s monthly household finance index has dipped to a three-month low, falling
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Think Tank suggests raising the state pension age to boost the economy.

Employment
Think Tank suggests raising the state pension age to boost the economy. 19th August 2019. The Centre for Social Justice think tank has suggested that the state pension age should be raised to 75 within the next 16 years to
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Relief as shoppers boost growth

Brexit
Relief as shoppers boost growth. 16th August 2019. Shoppers boost growth to provide much needed relief for the retail sector and show that the UK consumer is capable of shaking off recession fears and worries about a no deal brexit.
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Inflation defies slowdown forecast to hit 2.1%

Finance and Legal
Inflation defies slowdown forecast to hit 2.1% 15th August 2019. Inflation in Britain accelerated to 2.1% in July, driven by rises in the prices of computer games, toys, hotel rooms, clothing and shoes. Economists had expected annual inflation to drop
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Markets falling again

Brexit
Markets falling again. 14th August 2019. Shares tumbled today as investors were spooked after the UK and US Yield curves inverted. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note on Wednesday broke below the 2-year rate, an odd bond market
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