Economic News
Interest rates in the US still 'very low', Fed's Williams says
A key US central bank official appeared to indicate at the start of the week that interest rates were still headed higher.
US housebuilder confidence slumps in November
Sentiment among US housebuilders deteriorated more than expected in November amid growing affordability concerns, according to data released on Monday.
Sales stagnates across pub and restaurant sector - survey
British pubs and restaurants saw growth stagnate in October, as the sector wrestled with stiff competition, curtailed spending and rising costs.
'Millions wasted' on all-consuming Brexit, slams CBI chief
The director general of the CBI has lambasted the millions wasted by business preparing for a no-deal Brexit as she called on government and the private sector to work more closely together.
May asks business leaders to back Brexit plan
UK Prime Minister Theresa May is seeking to win the support from business leaders to back her Brexit deal with the European Union as she faces a potential leadership challenge from dissenters in her own party.
UK households still gloomy about finances, but see brighter future
British households have shrugged off concerns about the wider economy to be the most upbeat about their financial futures for nearly four years.
Still too early to re-enter UK domestic stocks, says JPMorgan
It's still too early to re-enter domestic UK stocks such as banks, housebuilders and property and retail names, JPMorgan said on Monday, arguing that the chances of Theresa May's Brexit plan being approved by parliament "look slim".
House prices drop in November as sellers lower expectations - Rightmove
House prices in the UK fell this month as new sellers priced their homes more realistically in the run-up to Christmas, against a backdrop of stretched affordability and Brexit uncertainty.