News in Review Wednesday 16th November 2022 - DGS Chartered Financial Planners
News in Review Wednesday 16th November 2022

News in Review Wednesday 16th November 2022

Last week’s release by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) of its quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) estimate for July to September painted a picture of a shrinking UK economy. GDP fell by 0.2% in the third quarter, slightly less than predicted by some City economists, but enough to push the UK a step closer to recession. The Bank of England has forecast a ‘prolonged’ downturn, potentially the longest on record.