🇬🇧UK economy barely grew in Q4 as budget uncertainty weighed
The UK economy navigated a stagnant landscape in late 2025, with official figures revealing a mere 0.1% growth in the final quarter. This sluggish performance, falling short of the 0.2% forecast, was largely attributed to a "wait-and-see" approach by businesses and consumers ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' November budget. While manufacturing provided a slight boost, the vital services sector remained flat, and construction took a significant hit.
Comparatively, the UK’s annual growth of 1.3% still outpaced several European peers like Germany and France, yet it trails the more robust momentum seen in the United States. The US remains the UK’s largest trading partner, but differing fiscal trajectories and potential trade policy shifts under the Trump administration present a complex backdrop for 2026.
As political headwinds persist, both nations face a delicate balancing act between controlling inflation and fostering genuine investment.#CZAMAonBinanceSquare #USNFPBlowout #TrumpCanadaTariffsOverturned