>"Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news"

>"Omicron’s impact is likely to be reflected unevenly in the data, and normal seasonal patterns may have been upended."

>"With spotty immunity in the population and a churn of new variants, the coronavirus is likely to become a persistent but hopefully manageable threat."

>"Businesses that held on through several outbreaks are now trembling as the highflying metropolitan hub struggles with supply chain issues and a relentless approach to the pandemic."

>"It may be a little premature to bring out the bunting but, nevertheless, the UK economy is finally bigger than it was before the onset of the Covid crisis. The Office for National Statistics proudly announced on Friday that “gross _...Read More_

"After a remarkably strong performance in 2021, financial markets now seem to be coming to terms with the likelihood that fiscal and monetary policies will tighten in 2022. Though a bearish outlook may not yet be warranted, the possibility _...Read More_

>"Biden has vowed to keep businesses and schools open but some experts wonder if that’s possible given nature of Covid variant"

>"The Fed wants to raise interest rates and coronavirus support programs are ending. Millions of families stand to suffer"

>"Will we now see a proper pandemic recovery?"

"The policy will further weigh on consumption and economic growth, and may prove ineffective in containing a more transmissible virus variant, economists say."

>"Optimism sweeps through travel, banking and energy sectors as Omicron fears recede"

"GDP at 1.1% between July and September compared with the 1.3% initial estimate, says ONS"

"The global pandemic, rising inflation and hawkish stances by central banks seem like they should dampen sentiment. Even so, investors learning to live with the virus, limited effects from the Fed’s tonal shift and policy easing from China _...Read More_

"By prioritising prudence over business support, the chancellor will probably do more harm in the long run."

>"The outlook for the American economy is suddenly much darker."