
Economic overview for August 2026
July’s economic data releases showed that UK GDP returned to growth in May, increasing by a modest 0.1% despite the continued impact of the Iran war on energy

July’s economic data releases showed that UK GDP returned to growth in May, increasing by a modest 0.1% despite the continued impact of the Iran war on energy

The US was once the pre-eminent and busiest forum for large, complex restructuring cases, with its Chapter 11 procedure providing the answers and solutions. Over the last five

On the surface, the last few months of economic data has painted a tentatively hopeful outlook for the UK despite the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

Overall, the UK economy fared better than expected in the first quarter of the year. The latest data gave us the first real measure of economic performance since

Geopolitical shock rarely stays local. The Iran War is amplifying energy, shipping, supply‑chain and sanctions risks, pushing more corporate groups into distress, in the process forcing UK businesses

Opus Bermuda has reinforced its valuation offering in the region, highlighting increasing demand for specialist expertise in shareholder disputes, insolvency situations, and wider contentious valuation matters across the insurance,