Economic News
Britain's first time buyers reach nine-year high
The number of people jumping on the property ladder in 2016 rose to its highest level since before the 2008 financial crisis, according to Halifax.
Trump aims criticism towards Clinton once again as FBI investigation launched
US president-elect Donald Trump went on the offensive against Hillary Clinton once again, saying his former rival was "guilty as hell" following the launch of an investigation into the FBI's actions during the election campaign.
US consumer confidence dips in January, political partisanship at record levels
US consumer confidence dipped at the start of the year, as economists continued to try and make sense of the surge seen after the latest presidential elections.
Core US producer prices rise more than expected in December
Factory gate inflation printed higher than expected in December with upwards pressure on goods prices dominated by increased prices for goods.
US retail sales miss forecasts in December
US retail sales rose sharply at the end of 2016, led by strong demand for big-ticket automobiles but nonetheless fell short of forecasts as improved consumer confidence failed to translate into increased spending at the till.
Chinese media says US must 'wage war' to deny access to South China Sea
US secretary of state nominee Rex Tillerson's plans to block China from accessing the South China Sea would require the incoming Trump administration to "wage war", according to reports from a Chinese tabloid.
Men in low paid part-time work increase four-fold
One in five men on low hourly wages are currently working part time, driving up inequality in their pay, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
Senator Warren introduces bill to force Trump to sell his assets
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren has stepped up her attacks on US president-elect Donald Trump's plan for the Trump Organisation following his inauguration, with the proposal of new legislation which would force presidents to sell their assets when taking the Oval Office.
Chinese full-year trade surprlus shrinks for first time since 2011
Chinese trade was weaker than expected in December - a result which some economists labelled "concerning" - leading to the first shrinkage in the full-year surprlus since 2011.
Fed´s Bullard says more than one rate hike unlikely in 2017
A top US monetary policy-maker stuck to his view for just one more interest rate hike in 2017.