Tag: UK GDP
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Rates Spark: Sterling Rates and US TIC Data
Overview: Sterling Back on the Move Sterling has cooled after a stronger run in recent weeks, as traders reassess the balance of risks facing the UK economy. A softer perception of the domestic outlook, particularly around the labor market, has tempered some of the early gains. Yet, the latest batch of monthly GDP data brought…
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Rates Spark: Sterling rates and US TIC data
Rate Sparks in the UK: Sterling slips amid mixed signals After a period of relative reprieve, sterling rates are once again catching the attention of traders. The currency has softened from recent highs as uncertainty around the UK’s economic trajectory returns to the fore. A rethink of the domestic outlook—especially on employment and productivity—appears likely…
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UK GDP August 2025: Modest Growth Keeps Economy on a Tight Path
UK GDP August 2025: A Slow but Positive Nudge The UK economy expanded by a modest 0.1% in August 2025, according to the latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This aligns with economists’ expectations for a subdued month of growth after a stronger first half of the year. The data underline a…
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UK GDP August 2025: Slow Growth Takes Hold as Services Stagnate
UK GDP August 2025: A Modest Increase in a Slower Quarter Britain’s economy expanded by a modest 0.1% in August 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The data underline a consolidating pattern in which production rose while services stalled and construction contracted, painting a picture of a diverging economy that is struggling…