Exchange rate movements – Sterling, Euro and Dollar

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The effective exchange rate measures the value of a currency against a basket of other currencies. This exchange rate index is usually trade-weighted to take into account the relative importance of other currencies. When looking at the effective Sterling exchange rate we compare the value of Sterling against our main trading partners – The Euro, …

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Letter of 365 economists – did they really get it wrong?

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The March 1981 UK budget was controversial. In a period of rising unemployment, recession and high inflation. The government pursued deflationary fiscal policy trying to reduce inflation. The chancellor increased taxes by a total of £4 billion, with the aim of reducing inflation and reducing the budget deficit. Tax measures included A new 20% tax …

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Balance of Trade

Definition trade balance: The balance of trade measures the net exports of goods and services (NX). It is the value of exports – the value of imports. It forms the major component of the current account, although it ignores international investment flows and current transfers. The balance of trade refers to both trade in goods (visibles) …

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UK economy stats

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Economic stats, graphs and source of data My page with graphs Main ONS dataset Useful direct links Economic growth National income acc. Real GDP | % quarterly Inflation Inflation Time series CPI annual % Unemployment Labour market ILO % Current account b of p Trade C.A % GDP Budget deficit Public finances at ONS PSNB …

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