Dollar rallies despite weak year-end forecasts by Morgan Stanley
While it's still early in the year, Morgan Stanley's global head of FX strategy explained on Tuesday why he thinks dollar losses will accelerate in the second half of 2018
UK house prices rise for February, but buyers still choosy
Demand remains robust in the UK housing market according to the latest indicators published on Monday by Rightmove, the UK’s largest property website.
Japanese exports rise 12% in January
Japanese exports rose for a 14th-straight month in January thanks to strong growth in the shipment of goods to Asia and Europe, data from Japan's Ministry of Finance showed on Monday
Economic preview: inflation clues from UK wage data
Among the tier-one data publications this week are fourth-quarter growth updates from the UK and Germany, but possibly the most eagerly-anticipated news is to be found amid the UK labour market figures on Wednesday
Euro falls against pound and dollar
The euro fell against the pound and the dollar today, prompted in part by news that the EU had dropped a ‘punishment clause’ over the UK’s transitional Brexit deal.
US inflation edges up as import prices rise 1%
Inflation in the US economy edged up today with the news that import prices jumped 1% in January.
US new home-starts jump 10%
The number of new homes started in the US jumped in January by nearly 10% to an annual equivalent of 1.3 million homes.
Banking titans to report annual results in busy week for sector
Britain’s biggest banks will reveal annual figures next week after another eventful year for the sector, clouded once more by mis-selling scandals and controversy over past misdeeds.
Retail sales growth in January misses forecasts
Retail sales rose in the UK in January, but failed to match market forecasts despite growth in non-food stores such as sports equipment, games and toys
Ofgem to investigate Iresa over customer service
The energy watchdog Ofgem is to investigate UK gas and electricity supplier Iresa over its treatment of customers.
Think tank calls for new investment bank for SMEs
The UK should set up a state-backed investment bank to focus on small business lending in an effort to tackle poor productivity, an independent think tank has urged.
US wholesale prices rise as inflation ticks up
US wholesale prices rose in January, in a sign that inflation is starting to have an effect on the economy.
US economy could overheat and blow up, warns Goldman boss
The US economy could overheat and blow up because of excessive government stimulus, a banking chief has warned.
Amazon to add 2,000 jobs in France
The online retail giant’s pledge follows the resolution of its dispute with French tax authorities.
Eurozone exports end year on high note
The euro area trade surplus for December beat expectations, with exports growing 1.7% from the previous month.