Economy

UK Economy Starts To Show Cracks Under Brexit And Global Strains

Britain's economy is increasingly showing signs of strain as the Brexit crisis and the global slowdown intensify, with the loss of momentum appearing to sp...

Meat Alternatives Market Set To Accelerate Rapidly, Study Finds

Increasing numbers of retailers are replacing traditional meat with vegetarian or vegetable alternatives in order to fulfil the consumer's demand, a new st...

Australian Shoppers Splurge In Boost To Retailers, Economy

Australian retailers enjoyed their best sales in February since late-2017 in a boon to economic growth in the first quarter, signalling surprising resilien...

UK Economy Grows Strongly, But With Hints Of Tougher Times Ahead

Britain enjoyed its fastest economic upturn since late 2016 during the third quarter, spurred by a surge in consumer spending over the hot summer and the s...

UK Economy Shows Steady Growth, Brexit Concerns Weigh On Firms: PMI

Britain's economy appears to have kept up most of its steady growth in the July-September period, but uncertainty among companies remained high six months...

UK Economy Picks Up Some Speed, Brexit Hurdles Ahead

Britain's economy picked up some speed in the second quarter after a sharp winter slowdown in early 2018 but lost momentum in June, underlining its stutter...

Strong US Retail Sales Brighten Economic Outlook

US retail sales rose solidly in June as households boosted purchases of automobiles and a range of other goods, cementing expectations for robust economic...

German Economy Extends Growth Spurt As Nation Heads For Vote

The German economy extended its growth spurt in the second quarter, playing into the hands of Angela Merkel as she bids for a fourth term as chancellor....