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13 Aug 2026, 11:40 UTC · 1h ago
The Iran war risks bringing the G7's fastest-growing economy to a halt
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UK Treasury modeling suggests growth could slow to 0.3% next year if disruption to the Strait of Hormuz persists. — Significant downside risk to GDP forecasts and systemic vulnerability to energy price shocks usually triggers risk-off sentiment.
-0.70The UK economy grew by 0.4% in Q2, following 0.6% in Q1, positioning it for the strongest growth among G7 nations for two straight quarters. — Stronger-than-expected relative growth improves the outlook for UK equities and the Pound Sterling.
+0.60Business investment increased by 1.7% in Q2, significantly defying the forecasted 0.5% decline. — Private sector investment is a high-quality driver of sustainable long-term growth compared to government spending.
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Growth remains heavily concentrated in the services sector, while construction and industrial production are down on the year. — Imbalanced growth suggests structural weaknesses in the industrial base, limiting the breadth of the economic recovery.
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Deutsche Bank is mentioned only as a source of economic commentary via its chief U.K. economist.
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