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 2014 (769 KB , PDF)
• Revised estimates suggest that GDP grew by 0.7% in Q4 2013. GDP is now 1.4% below its pre-recession peak in Q1 2008.
• Inflation grew by 1.9% in January, below the Bank of England’s target for the first time since November 2009.
• Employment grew by 193,000 and unemployment fell by 125,000 in the quarter to December 2013.
• The services industry grew for the 12th successive month in December 2013, the longest period of sustained monthly growth since the 14 months to September 2007.
Economic Indicators, March 2014 (769 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.