Eco Pulse

United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Further contraction in GDP on the horizon

01/27/2023 •

According to the latest business surveys, economic activity in the UK continues to contract. According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), confidence balances in the industrial and distributive trades sectors (retail and wholesale sales) are clearly deteriorating while rebounding slightly in the services sector

Japan

Japan: Inflation continues to rise

01/27/2023 • By Guillaume DERRIEN

Inflation continues to weigh on consumer confidence, while a large proportion of Japanese households will see further increases in the price of electricity next March, with most suppliers having announced price increases from this month.

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