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Golden age of entrepreneurs? Economics weekly

17 Jun 2013 |  no comments  | 

The UK labour market has weathered the storms thrown at it surprisingly well. This week we take a look at one aspect of its flexibility in particular – the vital role being played by self-employment – and ask, is this a golden age for entrepreneurs?

World Economy Barometer - a curate's egg

14 Jun 2013 |  no comments  | 

It's hard to read the runes of global business surveys this month. On the plus side activity is up. The UK and Japan performed well, with businesses reporting above trend activity.

Changing of the guard - Economics weekly

10 Jun 2013 |  no comments  | 

Governor Mervyn King chaired his final meeting of the Bank of England’s MPC last week. In helping to establish this committee, and in serving on it for 16 years, he has been an incredibly important actor in UK economic policy.

Interest & Exchange Rate Forecast

07 Jun 2013 |  no comments  | 

Changes afoot: There was no policy change from the European Central Bank or Bank of England in June. But changes are afoot. At Threadneedle Street, Governor King steps down at the end of June after 194 meetings of the Monetary Policy Committee. And with an improving US economy, speculation is increasing about when the Federal Reserve will begin to ease back on its quantitative easing programme.

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keeps the Bank Rate unchanged at 0.5%

06 Jun 2013 |  no comments  | 

"May’s bounce in manufacturing and services activity squashed any chance of the MPC shifting policy levers. The question is whether this new momentum is sustainable ...."


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