The poll makes an interesting read on the possibilities facing Britain after March 2019. According to the results of a Reuters poll, there is a 25% chance that Britain will leave the European Union in March 2019 without a Brexit… Read More ›
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British wage growth dips despite Britain’s employment rate touching its 43-year old low: XpertHR
The results of the survey by XpertHR is likely to be of interest to the country’s central bank, which has repeatedly downgraded its forecasts for wage growth after pay growth failed to accelerate significantly. According to the results of a… Read More ›
Forex investors and analysts awaiting key decisions by central banks, set for this week
The forex market promises to be turbulent in the near term. On Monday, with investors shying away from taking any big position ahead of the central bank monetary policy meetings this week, currencies in the forex market stuck to familiar… Read More ›
British economy to pick up steam on increased clarity from future relationship with EU
While its peers in advanced economies have registered double digit growth, Britain has much to do to catch up with them. Clouds on the horizon are however clearing following increased clarity on how Brexit would impact its future trade relationship… Read More ›
Risk managers in demand in European banks
With financial institutions expanding their European operations following Brexit, the market for risk managers has become highly competitive. Faced with an increased likelihood of financial companies exiting Britain, regulators in Europe have begun hiring risk specialists to prepare for the… Read More ›
UK’s retail sector sees biggest jump in sales in 6 six years
The British economy seems a little confused if not undecided: while some retailers have reported a surge in their quarterly revenues some have warned of weaker profit outlooks. As per the results of a survey disclosed on Friday, in June… Read More ›
Weakening pound boost British exports
Here is a brief summary of the central bank’s assessment of the British economy. On Wednesday, the Bank of England reported that although British consumers are coming under increasing pressure from rising inflation, the weakening sterling was boosting export volumes… Read More ›
British consumers capitalize on holidays shopping discounts boost consumer spending to 11 year high
Defying downturn predictions following Britain’s shock Brexit referendum the British economy has surged forward. However in the long run, the price of the sterling and its ability to negotiate access to EU’s single market will determine the country’s economic future…. Read More ›
Clarity required on how Britain will access EU’s single bloc market – Bank of England
As per the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, the lack of clarity on how Theresa May’s government plans on accessing EU’s single market bloc could have serious consequences for Britain’s famed financial district.