Gross domestic product grew 1.7 percent in the second quarter, though favorable trade deficit figures on Tuesday led some economists to boost their estimates for future revisions. (reuters.com)
Osborne surprised critics during the autumn statement by announcing positive debt and deficit figures on the basis of the 4G auction this year, # 3.1 billion clawback from Swiss tax - dodging schemes next year and # 2.4 billion from ministerial budgets the year after that. (politics.co.uk)
Looney says Republican and Democratic legislative leaders are to meet on Tuesday to go over the latest deficit figures. (wshu.org)