Business and Consumer Confidence: Key Economic Indicators
Information on business and consumer confidence surveys. This is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook.
This debate pack has been prepared ahead of the Backbench Business Committee debate on Quantitative Easing, which will take place on Thursday 15 September in the Commons Chamber.
Quantitative Easing (230 KB , PDF)
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Read Commons Hansard: Quantitative easing
Quantitative Easing (230 KB , PDF)
Information on business and consumer confidence surveys. This is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook.
UK Gross Domestic Product: Regularly updated data on growth and forecasts.
Manufacturing: Data on manufacturing output, jobs and producer confidence.