Germany’s property downturn
The inflation rate in Germany for 2022 is 7.9%, even though office rents climbed by 5.9% and retail rentals by 6.2% in 2022 compared to the prior year...
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Does UK economy need ‘Bazball’?
After Liz Truss took over the governance responsibilities from Boris Johnson, for a 50-day disastrous rule, Rishi Sunak's roadmap for the new UK economy got derailed...
Back-to-school season in the shadow of inflation
Sales decreased by 0.8% for the 2020 back-to-school season as the pandemic severely disrupted preparations for school reopening and back-to-school purchasing...
Bank of England holds interest rate amid recession worries
The Bank of England froze borrowing costs at its previous gatherings in September and November 2023, thereby snapping a series of 14 rate hikes...
Begbies Traynor remains resilient as UK businesses grapple with economic challenges
Begbies Traynor remains confident of delivering full-year results in line with current market expectations, as it is expected to see a continued increase in insolvency activity...
IF Insights: From record-breaking sales to business setbacks, EV sector witnesses a mixed 2023
Early EV buyers were largely higher-income, willing to try unfamiliar technology, and more likely to be able to charge their electric vehicles at home...
Dubai’s inflation moderates to 4.27%
The 2.67% increase in restaurant and hotel service costs was the reason given for the monthly increase in inflation in Dubai...
IF Insights: Analysing the ‘Silent Revolution’ in African crypto sector
Nigeria is leading the 'Crypto Revolution' in Sub-Saharan Africa, by securing the second position on the Global Crypto Adoption Index, up from 11th in 2022...
Understanding the global trade in 2023
With every passing year, global trade grows faster and more robust...
The UK inflation rate surprise
Interest rates are a blunt tool to combat inflation, but they remain central banks' main tool...