Commons Briefing paper by Chris Rhodes and Daniel Harari. It was first published on Tuesday, 7 May 2013. It was last updated on Tuesday, 7 May 2013.
Economic Indicators, May 2013
Preliminary estimates suggest that GDP grew by 0.3% in Q1 2013, following a 0.3% contraction in Q4 2012. GDP remains 2.6% below its pre-recession level in Q1 2008.
Unemployment was 2.56 million and employment was 29.70 million in the quarter to February 2013.
Mid-April saw a sharp fall in the price of gold, signalling a cooling of investor sentiment in this important commodity market.
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- Research briefing
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- RP13-28
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- Debts Employment Economic situation Economic growth Inflation National income Pay Manufacturing industries Public finance Retail trade Unemployment Housing market Exchange rates Balance of trade Productivity
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- Economic Policy and Statistics Section
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