The UK's tax revenues are high by historical standards. They now amount to 36% o…
German growth set to accelerate
This has been a bruising month for German chancellor Friedrich Merz. His party,…
Persistent energy shock shifts inflation outlook
Over the last fortnight, both the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Ba…
Are we in a new era of financial repression?
Government bonds sold off last week. An escalating conflict with Iran pushed oil…
With the summer holiday season drawing to a close, this week's briefing examines…
This edition includes the 'Chart of the week' and 'What we're looking out for th…
The labour market continues to cool. The last few years have seen a sharp…
GDP is often used as the all-encompassing yardstick of development. Yet, it is h…