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 paper features analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators. This month’s articles are: The eurozone’s economic recovery and Spend, spend, spend. The changing face of retail.
Economic Indicators, June 2014 (754 KB , PDF)
GDP grew by 0.8% in Q1 2014, the fifth successive quarter of growth. New data released in May showed that nominal wages grew by more than inflation for the first time since April 2010. New data also showed employment growing and unemployment falling.
Owing to technical difficulties, this research paper was originally published with the reference number RP11/84.
Economic Indicators, June 2014 (754 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.