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Could Oasis Add As Much Value as Taylor Swift to the UK Economy?

Can Oasis, the iconic Britpop band, generate as much economic impact as Taylor Swift’s recent Eras tour, which is estimated to have added almost £1 billion to UK…

September Market Commentary

With inflation cooling and interest rates expected to ease, you might think we’re on a smooth path back to normality. But, as always, global markets have their own…

What is GDP and How is it Calculated?

Have you ever wondered how we measure the health of an economy? One of the most critical tools economists use is Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But what is…

Why It’s Important That Semiconductor Production Is Back on Track

During the Covid-19 pandemic, when global supply chains ground to a halt, the importance of semiconductors became glaringly obvious. These tiny components, often taken for granted, are the…

Gloomy Starmer Budget is “Going to Be Painful”

When Keir Starmer stepped into the Downing Street rose garden on 27th August, the setting might have been familiar, but the message was anything but comforting. In a…

Shop Prices Drop in August, But Challenges Persist for Retailers

Did you notice lower prices on some of your favourite items in August? It might have seemed like a small win amid ongoing cost-of-living pressures, but the reality…