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Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 71% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading spread bets and CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how spread bets and CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Economy of the United Kingdom

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UK retail sales soar in January

Following a disastrous December, UK retail sales rebounded dramatically in January, with volumes rising more than 3%.

2024-02-16T11:00:02+0000

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UK in a technical recession

GDP, in the UK, contracted 0.3 per cent in the final three months of last year compared with the previous quarter, following a 0.1 per cent decline between July and September.

2024-02-15T08:54:32+0000

GBP/USD

GBP/USD outlook: UK jobs and inflation data on deck

Brace for GBP/USD volatility this week as the market awaits the latest unemployment and CPI print. Both readings could give investors further clues on what the Bank of England will do at its February meeting.

2024-01-15T09:16:02+0000