Commons Briefing paper by Chris Rhodes. It was first published on Monday, 1 July 2013. It was last updated on Tuesday, 2 July 2013.
Economic Indicators, July 2013
The second estimate of GDP growth in Q1 2013 suggests that GDP grew by 0.3%, following a 0.3% contraction in Q4 2012. GDP remains 2.6% below its pre-recession level in Q1 2008. Unemployment was 2.52 million and employment was 29.71 million in the quarter to March 2013. May 2013 saw the FTSE-100 reach its highest level since September 2000.
Secondary information
- Type
- Research briefing
- Reference
- RP13-43
- Subjects
- Debts Employment Interest rates Economic situation Economic growth Inflation National income Pay Manufacturing industries Poverty Public expenditure Monetary policy Public finance Monetary Policy Committee Retail trade Unemployment Housing market Exchange rates Balance of trade Productivity
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Published by
- Economic Policy and Statistics Section
- House of Commons Library
- Link
- View this Research briefing on researchbriefings.parliament.uk
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