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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US Job Market Faces Unexpected Setback Amid Summer Slowdown

** The latest employment figures from the United States reveal a surprising…

Unexpected Job Losses in the US Signal Economic Slowdown Amidst Inflation Concerns

** The latest employment figures from the United States reveal an unexpected…

Oil Prices Surge Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

Oil prices have climbed once again, as geopolitical tensions and economic indicators…

US Employment Experiences Unexpected Decline Amidst Economic Uncertainty

The latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has revealed…

Consumer Confidence Soars as UK Pubs and Retailers Reap Rewards from World Cup Fever

Consumer confidence in the UK has reached its highest point in nearly…

Consumer Confidence Soars as Pubs and Retailers Benefit from UK Summer Spending Surge

Recent data from Barclays reveals a significant boost in consumer confidence, reaching…

World Cup Surge Helps IHG Offset Middle Eastern Turmoil

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the parent company of Holiday Inn, has successfully…

World Cup Surge Helps IHG Offset Losses from Middle East Conflict

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the parent company of Holiday Inn, has reported…

Consumer Confidence Boosts UK Spending Amid World Cup Fever

Recent research from Barclays reveals that consumer confidence in the UK has…

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