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The broader picture remains one of subdued momentumThe latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy exceeded expectations in February, with monthly growth of 0.5%. This is the largest monthly rise since January 2024. However, the data was collected before the Middle East conflict, so experts warn that the outlook is much weaker. The UK economy […]
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A resilient world economy is being testedThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank kicked off their spring meetings in Washington this week, with finance ministers, central bankers, academics and private sector executives from across the globe attending. During the week, topics for discussion will centre around the global economy, international issues, financial stability, poverty reduction and the growth outlook. […]
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Housing market activity likely to softenThe latest figures from Nationwide show that UK house price growth regained momentum in March 2026, with an annual rise of 2.2%. This represents a significant increase compared to February, when annual growth was 1%. While it is positive to see the recent uptick in house price growth, Nationwide noted that the short-term outlook is […]
