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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Federal Reserve Lifts Rates to 3.75-4% Amid Inflation Push, First Move in Three Years

The Federal Reserve has moved again in its ongoing battle against rising…

Fed raises rates despite Trump pressure, sparking fresh inflation fight

Fed’s Rate Hike Marks First Increase in Over Three Years The Federal…

Greggs overtakes Costa Coffee to become Britain’s biggest branded coffee operator

How Greggs took the lead Greggs has become Britain’s largest branded coffee…

Forgotten Your Old Bank Account? The Free Five-Minute Check That Could Reunite You With Lost Cash

Tens of thousands of pounds are thought to be languishing in dormant…

UK Interest Rates Hold at 3.75% as Inflation Pressures Rise

The Bank of England has left its base rate unchanged at 3.75%…

US Wheat Farmers Caught Between Drought, Conflict and Soaring Costs as Global Food Prices Loom

Wheat prices have reached their highest point in three years, yet American…

Energy Bills to Surge Again: How to Navigate Rising Costs and Avoid Debt

Households across Britain brace for a double whammy of energy bill increases…

Bond Yields Rise, FTSE 100 Slides as Investors Brace for Higher Rates

London’s benchmark index slipped sharply on Friday as climbing bond yields reminded…

National Airspace System Software Glitch Grounds Thousands of Flights Across UK

A software defect in the UK's national air traffic control system caused…

Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but hints at upcoming rises as energy prices strain

Interest rates frozen again as energy turmoil looms The Bank of England…

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