U.K. Ends Year With Weak Growth as Tariffs Threaten New Blow to Limping Economy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 13 2025
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Source: WSJ
U.K. Economic Growth: The U.K. economy experienced a slight growth of 0.1% from October to December, slightly exceeding economists' expectations for stagnation, primarily driven by strong performance in the services sector during the festive season.
Impact of U.S. Tariffs: The country is preparing for potential negative effects on its exports due to higher U.S. tariffs, which may influence global demand.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
