Thomas Wright, Economics Correspondent

Thomas Wright is an economics correspondent covering trade policy, industrial strategy, and regional economic development. With eight years of experience and a background reporting for The Economist, he excels at connecting macroeconomic data to real-world impacts on businesses and workers. His coverage of post-Brexit trade deals has been particularly influential.
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Homebuyer Demand Dips in Scotland, Yet Surveyors Forecast Rising Sales and Prices

A recent survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has…

IEA Launches Historic Oil Reserve Release Amid Rising Prices

In a significant move to combat soaring oil prices, the International Energy…

Homebuyer Demand Declines, Yet Surveyors Anticipate Price and Sales Growth

** A recent report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)…

Homebuyer Demand Dips in Scotland, Yet Surveyors Anticipate Price Increases

The latest findings from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveal…

Homebuyer Demand Declines in Scotland; Surveyors Predict Price Increases Ahead

** The latest insights from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)…

Global Oil Reserves Release: Will It Lower Fuel Prices?

In a bold move to tackle surging oil prices, the International Energy…

Global Oil Crisis: IEA’s Historic Release of Reserves Amid Rising Prices

In a significant move to stabilise surging oil prices, the International Energy…

Small Grocers Face Tough Competition from Large Chains Amid Pricing Pressures

In a poignant reflection of the challenges facing independent retailers, Alap Vora,…

Small Grocer Battles Pricing Pressures from Big Chains in Brooklyn

In a poignant illustration of the challenges faced by independent retailers, Alap…

Homebuyer Demand Dips in Scotland, Yet Surveyors Predict Rising Sales and Prices Ahead

** A recent survey conducted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors…

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