35 h. ago JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon warns national economy may soon ‘deteriorate’

Recent economic data shows both job growth and inflation slowed in May

Events

36 h. ago House sales forecast to rise despite rising prices, experts say

A quarter of industry professionals believe more people will buy houses over the next 12 months

Economics

44 h. ago Popular fitness trend might actually SLOW muscle growth, experts warn

New research suggests ice baths could be doing more harm than good

Events

52 h. ago Rental price growth falls across London while national slowdown reaches four

London rents rose by 1.5 per cent between April 2024 and April 2025 — a marked slowdown on growth in the previous year

Politics

52 h. ago Sales rise for Zara owner Inditex but pace of growth slows ahead of summer

Inditex, which is Europe’s largest fashion retailer, said spring and summer collections were being received well by shoppers.

Politics

3 d. ago Blow for Rachel Reeves as unemployment creeps up and wage growth slows on the eve of Chancellor's spending review

The rate of UK unemployment increased to 4.6 per cent in the three months to April, from 4.5 per cent in the three months to March, the Office for National Statistics said today.

Politics

3 d. ago UK retail sales growth slowed in May, casting doubt on consumer resilience

Shoppers traded down to cheaper items, especially in non-food areas such as clothing

Politics

3 d. ago Consumer spending slows to lowest growth of the year amid falling confidence

Gaming bucked the faltering sales trend due to popular new releases, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.

Politics

4 d. ago Succession power struggles as Mall of the Emirates owners ordered to restructure

Authorities likely want to avoid any further infighting that could slow down the growth of a firm that long has made hiring Emiratis a key goal

Politics

6 d. ago US economy added 139,000 jobs in May as labour market weakens

Revisions to previous months’ figures point to slowdown in employment growth

Economics

7 d. ago Goldman Sachs reins in risk appetite as Trump tariffs roil markets

Chief operating officer John Waldron anticipates period of ‘slowflation’ with rising prices outpacing growth

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7 d. ago Goldman reins in risk appetite as Trump tariffs roil markets

Chief operating officer John Waldron anticipates period of ‘slowflation’ with rising prices outpacing growth

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8 d. ago Europe's central bank expected to lower interest rates as Trump's trade war threatens growth

Lower inflation and concern that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war will slow already modest growth have cleared the way for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates at Thursday’s policy meeting, a step that would lower borrowing costs for consumers and businesses and promote economic activity

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1 week ago UK interest rate cuts hinge on slowing wage growth, Bailey says

BoE governor tells MPs that central bank expects to ‘see pay coming down this year’

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1 week ago Global economy to slow as Donald Trump’s trade wars hit growth, OECD warns – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as OECD forecasts global growth will slow to 2.9% in 2025 and 2026UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECDUS firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears three-year lowUS economic growth is expected to slow markedly to 1.6% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, the OECD says.That’s relatively weak growth by recent standard, and slower than the “robust” growth of 2.8% recorded in 2024.Annual headline inflation is set to pick up to 3.9% by end-2025 due to higher import prices but is expected to ease throughout 2026, aided by moderate GDP growth and higher unemployment.Risks to the growth projection are skewed to the downside, including a more substantial slowing of economic activity in the face of policy uncertainty, greater-than-expected upward pressure on prices from tariff increases, and large financial market corrections. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK will slump to 1% growth next year as Trump tariffs bite, says OECD

US, Mexico and Canada economies likely to be worst affected by ongoing tariff battles, says forecastBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s economic growth will be slower than expected this year and next as the damage caused by Donald Trump’s tariff war hits trade and investment, according to a gloomy forecast by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).The international body downgraded its expectations for this year and next from a forecast made in March, pushing down UK growth from 1.4% to 1.3% in 2025 and from 1.2% to 1% next year. Constraints on Whitehall spending and higher than expected inflation also played a part in a downgrade, the OECD said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago News | Zara owner circles prime London retail spot to launch Primark rival

News | Zara owner circles prime London retail spot to launch Primark rival  CoStar

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2 w. ago Nvidia quarterly revenue surges nearly 70% despite China curbs

US chipmaker’s shares rise even with $4.5bn charge linked to restrictions on sales

Politics

2 w. ago Putin’s war economy is cooling, but Russians still feel richer

Salary growth for new hires is slowing, according to a FT analysis, yet not enough to shift views on the war

Politics

2 w. ago Rachel Reeves 'faces having to hike income tax, NICs or VAT this Autumn' to fill gaping hole in public finances as Cabinet war over spending cuts rages

Rachel Reeves faces having to fill a gap of between £10billion and £30billion in the public finances, with growth slowing and Trump's tariffs hitting global trade.

Economics