1office for national statistics economic trends no 618 may 2005 regulars 2 in brief summary from last month s releases 4 update anis chowdhury monthly overview of latest 12 forecasts the uk economy april comparison independent 13 international indicators richard wild review 24 regional and daniela new quarterly methodology notes 35 hedonics price indices features 37 finanical derivatives sector balance sheets financial accounts graham semken a re assessment an examination some issues that will need resolution before can be integrated into tables 45 list 46 to 47 126 sources publications 132 portfolio ons macro issn 0013 0400 isbn 1 4039 9103 0 crown copyright published with permission controller her majesty stationery office hmso this publication excluding logos reproduced free charge any format or medium research private study subject it being