The FT’s one-stop overview of key US economic data and trends

Despite government initiatives, the number of female executive directors has increased only slightly

The internet revolution has yet to raise output

Options kept open despite better than expected data after Brexit vote

Year-on-year jump in sales volumes is another positive post-Brexit statistic

Economists expect rises over the next year as impact of sterling’s depreciation passes through

The recent uptick in PMI survey data suggests the odds of a recession in the UK are falling

Factories cut back production, with biggest decline in pharmaceuticals

Consumers took a break from shopping and spent on eating out and drinking instead

David Davis says services sector turnround leaves UK in position of strength for EU exit talks

An FT look at when we can start to draw conclusions about the economy

Sector still contracting but improved from 7-year low in July

Manufacturing PMIs show activity reached a 10-month high as shock of Leave vote recedes

Hammond faces challenge of striking economic balance

CBI survey finds impact on day-to-day business relatively modest so far

Second-quarter data show momentum ahead of Brexit vote

Manufacturers’ export order books hit 2-year high and overseas visitors take advantage of weak pound

More than 1m low-income households are struggling with problem debt problems, according to the union body

July payments leave Philip Hammond with little room to deliver a fiscal stimulus in Autumn Statement

After Brexit vote, consumers and businesses are behaving as though they are in separate economies

Sales volumes rise by more than expected in July

Proposed penalties are criticised for their lack of clarity in several areas

CPI rises by 0.6% and costs for factories have risen sharply