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The fourth quarter US GDP figures have been released, which tell us how the US economy is performing. Figures came out at 1.9% annualised rate in the final three months of 2016, weaker than the rate that economists forecasted. Wall Street had expected the world’s biggest developed market to expand at a 2.2% pace, compared with 3.5% in the third quarter. Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for his immediate reaction.

Analysis has looked into the state of the UK economy, six months after the Brexit referendum. Financial research centre, Capital Economics, has released new data. Gavin Oldham, the founder of Share Radio and the Share Centre, sat down with Ed Bowsher to run through the highlights.

Share Radio's Simon Rose brings you Market Wrap, a roundup of what's been happening in the bourses and businesses of Britain and the world. To help contextualise the day's events, Simon was joined by Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher. They talked about UK's economy growing faster than expected, the pound dropping below $1.26 while the FTSE 100 turned flat, The Royal Bank of Scotland setting aside a further $3.8bn to cover fines in the US, and the 9% fall in operating profits for Sky due to the rising cost of the Premiere League's broadcast rights.

Last week we heard Amazon topped a customer service poll. Jo Causon, chief executive of the Institute of Customer Service talked to Georgie about how the overall level of customer satisfaction has increased, BUT customers say they’re having to work harder to complain and companies are being urged to ensure staff have the right skills and attitude to deal with complaints.

Britain's economy grew by 2 % in 2016 but will the growth continue into 2017? While in Europe, Spain backs early trade talks in Brexit negotiations. And the Royal Bank of Scotland has earmarked a further $3.8bn (£3.1 billion) to cover US fines for mis-selling subprime mortgage securities, taking the total figure to £6.7bn. Michael Hewson, Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets, spoke to Share Radio's Ed Bowsher on these and all the day's big economic news.

John Lees is a careers expert & author who has written the book on the dreaded job interview. To find out more about how to rapidly improve your interview performance, whether you're a first-time job seeker, career-changer, or returning after a break , Georgie was joined by John Lees, author of Knockout Interview.

Georgie Frost was joined by Kevin Charles, Director at Crossland Employment Solicitors. Today they were focusing on the issue of gross misconduct and in particular, a rather interesting case of ‘guilt by association’.

And now it's time for Part 2 of Track Record- this week Sue Dougan sits down with Samantha Dyer - founder of Mumma Love Organics, an award-winning business providing specially formulated organic products for babies.

Is your reliance on your phone ruining your memory? One theory is technology is to blame as people become reliant on storing and googling information. To find out more our reporter Tom Hill spoke to memory expert Dominic O'Brien.

Theresa May is expected to seek a special free trade deal during her trip to the US on Friday. The Prime Minister will be the first foreign leader to meet Mr Trump, and will later address the annual congressional Republican Retreat in Philadelphia. Sir Vince Cable, the former Lib Dem MP and business secretary, said on Twitter today that it's an "Appalling error by May to grovel to Trump for trade deal. He wants to destroy free trade". He joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher to discuss.