Wage growth
Everything filed under labour in our economy coverage, the 11 reports filed on it so far.
UK August GDP growth surprises with resilience despite sectoral slowdown
The UK economy grew 0.1% in August 2024, defying forecasts of a contraction, with annual growth hitting 2.1%. The expansion was driven by...
IMF upgrades UK 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%
The IMF has raised its UK GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3% while cutting its 2027 outlook. It advises fiscal consolidation as Chancellor Healey...
IMF's Georgieva warns AI boom, energy shocks strain global growth
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that AI, energy shocks, and record debt are straining the global economy as a 17-year era of easy financing ends.
US trade deficit widened in August 2026 as imports surged
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased to $105.6 billion in August, a $12.7 billion rise from July, driven by a sharp jump in imports...
East Asia Pacific AI Export Growth Masks Broader Weakness
The World Bank raised its 2024 growth forecast for East Asia and the Pacific to 4.5%, driven by AI-related exports.
State GDP Growth Q2 2026: New York Leads
The U.S. Economy grew at a 2.2% annualized rate in Q2 2026, with 44 states and Washington, D.C., expanding. New York led with 4% growth driven by...
Trump's Greatest Economy Claim Clashes With Rising Inflation
President Trump claims the U.S. has its greatest economy ever, but data shows inflation rising and growth slowing.
UK faces rising debt costs and growth downgrades
The IMF and OECD warn of ballooning UK debt costs and downgraded growth, urging fiscal action as Chancellor John Healey prepares his first Budget.
Chancellor Healey aims for growth amid high borrowing costs
Chancellor John Healey calls for confidence in Britain's economy ahead of his October Budget.
PwC Report Finds 46% of UK Households Miss Growth Benefits
A PwC report shows 46% of UK households live where economic growth fails to raise living standards, highlighting a North-South divide in spending...
Walmart Sales Growth Slows as US Consumers Feel the Strain
Walmart's sales growth has slowed down due to rising fuel prices and consumer spending pullback.