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.
Economic Indicators, March 2013 (786 KB , PDF)
The most recent ONS estimate showed that GDP contracted by 0.3% in Q4 2012. This was partly due to a 1.3% fall in manufacturing output over the quarter and a 0.1% fall in output from the services sector, which accounts for around three quarters of the UK economy. February 2013 saw the downgrading of the UK’s credit rating by the ratings agency Moody’s from AAA to AA1. So far, this appears to have had a negligible impact on the cost of UK government borrowing. Labour market data released last month were positive, showing another rise in employment and a slight fall in unemployment.
Economic Indicators, March 2013 (786 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.
Sterling often changes in value relative to other currencies. Find the latest data on exchange rates overall and against the dollar and euro.
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.