Valentina Romei | Financial Times

Wednesday, 10 August, 2022

Global inflation tracker: see how your country compares on rising prices

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has increased prices for everything from energy to wheat, adding to the inflationary pressures affecting major economies of the world including the US, UK, Germany and France

Wednesday, 10 August, 2022

Global InsightSupply chains

Global supply chain pressures are easing — for now

Delays shorter and shipping costs lower but geopolitics and China’s Covid policy remain a threat

Sunday, 7 August, 2022

Global Economy

Did the UK economy contract in the second quarter?

Markets Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Friday, 5 August, 2022

ExplainerUK inflation

What is the Bank of England’s mandate on inflation and why does it matter?

Central bank has primary function to maintain price stability and support government economic policy

Friday, 5 August, 2022

UK inflation

Bank of England governor defends mandate and vows to tame inflation

Andrew Bailey rejects claim the central bank acted too slowly as allies of Tory leadership contenders wade in

Thursday, 4 August, 2022

UK business & economy

UK construction activity falls for first time since start of 2021

Key index shows high inflation and rising interest rates taking their toll on the sector

Wednesday, 3 August, 2022

Energy crisis

IMF urges Europe to pass on energy costs to consumers

Fund says move would encourage power saving while protecting poorer households

Tuesday, 2 August, 2022

Eurozone economy

Eurozone mortgage rate rises threaten house price growth

Borrowing expected to become more expensive in coming months as European Central Bank tightens policy

Tuesday, 2 August, 2022

UK business & economy

Corporate insolvencies jump in England and Wales after withdrawal of Covid support

Year-on-year rise of 81% comes as combined threat of soaring costs and weakening demand hits businesses

Tuesday, 2 August, 2022

UK house prices

UK house prices rise at 11% annual rate despite cost of living crisis

Strong labour market and limited housing stock push up prices as mortgage transactions cool

Monday, 1 August, 2022

UK schools

Schools spending in England ‘not on track’ to return to 2010 levels

IFS warns salary increases and rises in energy and catering costs will hit budgets

Monday, 1 August, 2022

German economy

German retail sales fall by largest rate on record

Decline highlights scale of challenge facing eurozone’s largest economy

Sunday, 24 July, 2022

US interest rates

Will the Federal Reserve surprise markets next week?

Markets Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Friday, 22 July, 2022

UK economic growth

High UK inflation hits sales, confidence and activity

Volume of goods bought falls for second consecutive month, as economists warn of economic recession later this year

Thursday, 21 July, 2022

UK public finances

UK debt interest payments jump to all-time high

Figures suggest limited fiscal space for tax cuts as public sector borrowing also soars

Sunday, 17 July, 2022

European Central Bank

Will the ECB unveil its new ‘anti-fragmentation’ tool?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Sunday, 17 July, 2022

Central banks

Central banks embrace big rises to bolster currencies and fight inflation

Analysts point to signs of ‘reverse currency war’ as policymakers try to stem imported price jumps

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022

UK GDP

UK economy defies forecasts and returns to growth in May

Output grew 0.5%, raising expectations of large interest rate increase by Bank of England

Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

UK business & economy

Bailey pledges to bring UK inflation back down to 2% target

BoE governor says interest rates could rise more sharply than previously as household costs surge

Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

Conservative Party UK

Rishi Sunak launches Tory leadership campaign with backing of top ministers

Former chancellor wins support from deputy prime minister Dominic Raab and transport secretary Grant Shapps

Monday, 11 July, 2022

UK retail sales

UK retail sales fall as inflation hits consumers

Spending declined in June for third consecutive month as people cut back on homeware purchases

Monday, 11 July, 2022

Demographics and population

Global population growth hits lowest rate since 1950

UN reports overall decline in pandemic-hit Europe and slowdown elsewhere

Sunday, 10 July, 2022

Global Economy

Did US inflation accelerate again in June?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Thursday, 7 July, 2022

UK house prices

UK house prices rise at fastest rate in 18 years

Typical home goes for record £294,845 as property shortage drives up costs for buyers

Sunday, 3 July, 2022

Cost of living crisis

Low UK income growth leaves families ‘brutally exposed’ to surging inflation

Resolution Foundation finds renters, single parents and those with young children to be most vulnerable

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