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 note looks at the short history of credit easing (National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS) for small businesses and the Business Finance Partnership) in the UK and recent evidence from the US.
Credit easing: National Loan Guarantee Scheme and Business Finance Partnership (83 KB , PDF)
In his autumn statement to Parliament on 29 November 2011, the Chancellor announced that credit easing would be introduced through two schemes – the National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS) for small businesses and the Business Finance Partnership for SMEs and midsized businesses. The NLGS was formally launched on 20 March 2012, the day before the 2011 Budget.
This note looks at the short history of credit easing in the UK and recent evidence from the US.
Credit easing: National Loan Guarantee Scheme and Business Finance Partnership (83 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.