After last week’s chart on wages compared to inflation, we received plenty of correspondence asking whether CPI is the best measure for the cost of living.
March 2014
With spring in the air, we should be seeing economies improve, albeit at different rates. It is certainly likely that those in work and businesses will put the foot on the accelerator…..
Chart of the Week: Week 13, 2014: Wages vs. Prices
Inflation figures for February were released this week, showing a further fall in the CPI measure to 1.7%.
Chart of the Week: Week 12, 2014: UK Government Finances
This afternoon, the Chancellor will present the UK Budget for the coming year.
Chart of the Week: Week 11, 2014: Global Debt
This week, the Bank of International Settlements published their Quarterly Review, which included an interesting chart showing the estimated level of outstanding global debt.
Chart of the Week: Week 10, 2014: UK Interest Rates
Exactly five years ago today, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England voted to lower the Bank Rate to 0.5%.