Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Monday
The broad measure of the money supply - cash and bank accounts - is expected to be up by a full percentage point for October, after a rise of 0.2 per cent the previous month.
Tuesday
The Chancellor will deliver the Budget, which is widely expected to increase the 20 per cent tax band. Miras and pension contributions have also been mentioned as potential targets of Mr Clarke's knife. Eastern Electricity will kick off a round of reports from the power utilities, though changes to the method of contract payments mean its interims will bear no relationship to previous results.
Wednesday
Third-quarter figures for US GDP are expected to show a 2.8 per cent rise. Pressure on margins and rising store construction costs may herald a cutback in capital expenditure at Argyll, owner of Safeway, when it reports interim profits up some 8 per cent to pounds 216m. Meanwhile GEC's good order book and strong cash position should provide cheer despite sluggish profits growth.
Thursday
Figures for November's official reserves will be released. Grand Metropolitan is expected to turn in a dull performance, with a pounds 175m restructuring cost contributing to full-year profits of about pounds 740m, down 14 per cent from 1992. Hanson will also show a drop, as the long-running strike at its US coal pits eats into profits.
Friday
The figures for October's UK housing starts will be published. The depressed state of the labour market will be confirmed by a continuing unemployment rate of 6.8 per cent.
'I'm peering over Hadrian's Wall waiting for the opportunity to invade.' Gus MacDonald, chief executive of Scottish TV, on the Government's new ITV franchise rules
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments