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What is purchasing power parity (PPP)?Glossary Purchasing power parity (PPP) is a theory that tries to work out how over – or undervalued one currency is in relation to another.
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Who could be the next UK prime minister after Keir Starmer's resignation?Sir Keir Starmer kicked off a leadership election after his resignation on Monday (23 June). Who could replace him in Downing Street?
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How Britain abandoned its technology companiesOpinion Britain can build technology champions, but without the ecosystem that results from successful tech firms, our country's talent will go elsewhere
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How the Iran war exposed the Gulf states' decline and fallThe Gulf states' influence over the world economy has evaporated after America's war with Iran, says Matthew Lynn
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?Experts have revised their inflation expectations for 2026 due to the Middle East conflict. What’s next for prices?
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fourth consecutive time in June. As inflation is set to rise in the UK, where will interest rates go next?
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2026 World Cup: who the real winners areThe 2026 World Cup is unusual – not least when it comes to the economics. So who is actually benefiting from this all?
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Is gold still an effective inflation hedge?Higher inflation coincided with falling gold prices earlier in 2026. Could gold’s usefulness as an inflation hedge be over?
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Live: The Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% for the fourth consecutive time since December 2025.
