Financial markets: Economic indicators
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This issue includes articles entitled 'Analysing the recent recession' and 'UK aid budget: under pressure?'. [Articles: 'Analysing the recent recession' and 'UK aid budget: under pressure?']
Economic Indicators, August 2010 (675 KB , PDF)
This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This issue includes articles entitled ‘Analysing the recent recession’ and ‘UK aid budget: under pressure?’.
[Articles: ‘Analysing the recent recession’ and ‘UK aid budget: under pressure?’]
Economic Indicators, August 2010 (675 KB , PDF)
The price of shares and commodities can help show the health of the economy. Find the latest data on the prices of shares, oil and gold.
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on UK unemployment levels and rates.