Sunday, 18 April 2010

LATEST ECONOMICS NEWS

David Cameron is expected to go on the attack over Europe next week, accusing his rivals of ceding control over British life to Brussels.

17 Apr 2010

Shares are soaring because cash is cheap

A booming stock market doesn't mean all is well in the economy - it isn't, says Jeremy Warner.

16 Apr 2010

Pound falls after Nick Clegg's election debate success

The pound fell against the dollar on Friday after the first televised election debate highlighted the possibility of a hung parliament.

16 Apr 2010

'Pensions crunch' could derail Britain's economy

A 'pensions crunch' threatens to derail the UK economy unless the next Government deals with the demands of an ageing population, say experts.

16 Apr 2010

UK economy 'to grow by £20bn if Tories win'

A leading think tank has increased its growth forecast for Britain, predicting GDP would be about £20bn higher by 2020 – if the Conservatives gain power.

16 Apr 2010

US house repossessions hit five-year high

The number of US homes repossessed by banks reached a five-year high in the first three months of the year, as some Americans continued to struggle to make ends meet.

15 Apr 2010

Is Britain heading back to the toxic mix of politics and business seen in the 1970s?

With the three main party manifestos now published is it time to cheer or quietly weep?

15 Apr 2010

Morgan Stanley fears German exit from EMU

US bank warns that the Greek debt crisis is setting off a chain of events that may prompt German withdrawal from the euro.

15 Apr 2010

China's 11.9pc growth in GDP fuels overheating fears

Fears that China’s economy is at serious risk of overheating deepened on Thursday after official data showed the economy has grown by 11.9pc.

15 Apr 2010

Britain needs to spend £500bn on infrastructure, says IoD

Britain needs to spend at least £500bn on infrastructure over the next decade if it is to maintain its economic competitiveness, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

15 Apr 2010

JD Sports enjoys a surge in profits

JD Sports Fashion, the sportswear and fashion retailer, increased its final dividend by 65pc after it reported a surge in full year pre-tax profits.

15 Apr 2010

Britons' economic confidence tumbles as election looms

Confidence among Britons tumbled 11pc in March as the looming election heightened uncertainty.

15 Apr 2010

Bank reforms would force creditors to take more pain

Regulators are planning to tear up the rulebook on creditor rights andintroduce new laws giving them powers to force holders of bank debt to write off billions of pounds to prevent lenders from collapsing.

15 Apr 2010