IMF assessment points to slow UK recovery and structural constraints
The latest Article IV assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sets out a picture of a UK economy that…
All articles by Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo
Mohamed Dabo is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial reporting. He brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous work in the United States and France, along with his numerous contributions to business and financial publications over the years.
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US consumers still spending in tough climate
US retail sales in April 2026 show continued resilience in consumer spending, even as households face higher living costs and…
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King’s Speech: UK retailers call for action to protect consumers
UK retailers have urged the government to take immediate action to reduce business costs after the King’s Speech set out…
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Front-loaded growth masks slowing retail momentum
UK retail sales growth is showing a pattern of early-quarter strength followed by weaker momentum, as illustrated by trading in…
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Inflation and higher energy costs fail to slow US retail spending
US retail sales continued to grow in April despite higher fuel prices, persistent inflation and weaker consumer confidence, showing that…
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Retail resilience built on pricing power, not volume growth
UK retail performance in early 2026 continues to show resilience, but growth is increasingly being driven by pricing and product…
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Push to curb retail crime gains momentum in Washington
Organised retail crime (ORC) is moving up the political agenda in the United States, as lawmakers in the House of…
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7 tiny Spring trends driving huge sales on the UK high street
Small fashion items are becoming some of the biggest drivers of UK spring retail sales in 2026, according to research…
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Retailers pin sales hopes on World Cup boost
Retailers and consumer electronics brands are preparing for a potential sales boost ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with…
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UK retailers face difficult start to spring/summer season
UK retailers entered the spring/summer trading period under growing pressure as weak consumer confidence, falling footfall and cautious discretionary spending…