It's been a significant week for watchers of global interest rates so on this episode of the podcast, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney unpick the Bank of England's split decision (the first decision of 2024) on interest rates, and the Federal Reserve's closely-watched commentary on the path for US interest rates. Also, what does all of this mean for the UK economy? Find out in under 15 minutes. Rate and subscribe wherever you're listening.
For our 50th episode join James and Daniel Mahoney from Handelsbanken's UK economics team as they discuss the economic fallout from the Ukraine crisis, how the UK hospitality sector is faring, and why James doesn't see "unsaving" happening at the moment.
In this week's episode James talks us through the latest high frequency data, inflationary concerns, swaps and spreads, business and property investment, housing in a downturn, and finally house prices.
Join us this week for a discussion on the effects of Coronavirus on the UK and the economy – asking, is it still a danger? We also take a look at GDP, Cap Gemini’s World Wealth Report, before finally turning to property and the ‘dash for space’.
Back from his staycation, James shares his views on the latest UK economic data, and this week, in a special bumper edition, shares insights on the environment and the economy – all in under 10 minutes.
Join us for James’ insights on last week’s economic activity. In just under 10 minutes we discuss shipping costs and the effect this has on the market, employment and inflation figures, retail sales data, the “flash” Purchasing Managers Index, and finally looking at the newly created UK Private Rented Housing data. We hope you enjoy.
In this week’s episode James talks us through last week’s economic activity, including the most recent high frequency data, the outcome of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting, inflation and what this looks like both in the UK and elsewhere, and, finally, wrapping up with some findings on entrepreneurship.
James shares his insights on how the latest economic data is reflecting the easing of lockdown; what's in store when it comes to UK GDP; what we are seeing on UK house prices and trade figures; and, finally, a look at UK productivity in the pandemic.
This week James takes us through the latest data, looking at the UK inflation figures, retail sales, PMI’s and unemployment, before finally turning to the trouble faced in Suez and what this could mean for the economy.
In this week’s episode James takes us through the latest high frequency data, why the Bank of England chose to stick with a 0.1% interest rate, gives us some answers to the foreign direct investment questions posed last week, the latest on foreign policy and the effect on business, and, finally, turning to house prices, and the various indices and what they all mean.
Join us for this week's economic update from James. In this episode you can hear James' thoughts on mobility data and what numbers mean for the UK, the recently released GDP numbers for January, as well as trade and transport data. Finally, James discusses consumer spending and unemployment rates - all in just 10 minutes.
On this week’s economic update, James shares his thoughts on the latest PMIs and housing market data, Lord Hill’s latest report on listing requirements, and, finally, turning to the Budget and answering the question – how is the Chancellor seeing the economy potentially recover?
In this week's episode, our Chief Economist, James Sproule, gives his thoughts on how people are coping in this latest lockdown; EU border issues and Brexit teething problems; how UK unemployment figures could get worse before they get better; answers the question: are bond yields popping up something to worry about; and gives his insights and expectations of the upcoming Budget.
Join us to hear the latest instalment from our Chief Economist, James Sproule. James talks us through the recent retail sales figures and how this will affect our recovery coming out of lockdown, shares his views on last week’s data and then takes a deep dive into demographics and what they can tell us.
In our very first episode we chat with our Chief Economist, James Sproule. James gives us an update on what the latest economic data is saying, shares his insights on economic agility and finishes with an answer to the question - is the City really in danger? Tune in each week to hear James' thoughts on the economic landscape.
On Handelsbanken Insights this week with Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney. The Chancellor's hotly-anticipated speech at the Mansion House revealed more detail on Rachel Reeves' plans for the UK economy - was it as downbeat an outlook as the headlines might suggest? Plus, GDP slightly underwhelmed but is Dan concerned? Looking further afield, how does the UK economy compare with our neighbours in Europe? All in under 15 minutes. Listen, rate, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Following the results of the US election, this week James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at how Donald Trump will approach trade deals compared with his predecessor. Plus, alongside the latest cut in interest rates the Bank of England offered a gloomier outlook for growth, James digs into the data. Finally, James reveals what his analysis of commercial property shows about the direction of yields. All in under 15 minutes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, and the first one ever delivered by a female chancellor. James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney have pulled together some of the most important announcements to explain what the Budget shows about the government’s plans for the UK economy over the next Parliament. All in under 15 minutes. Why not review us wherever you're listening?
In a special episode of the podcast, our UK Chief Economist James Sproule is joined by our Head of Forecasting, Johan Löf to discuss the impact next week's US elections could have on the global - and UK - economic outlook. From the threat of blanket global tariffs to more benign outcomes, they unpick what could be the consequences of the November 5 vote. All in under 15 minutes. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts - and why not leave us a review while you're there?
As the minutes count down to the actual Budget, this week the team discusses what the respected think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies thinks are the Chancellor's options as it publishes its Green Budget. Plus, what is driving capital values for the top 15% of commercial property? And Tom Barker from our Capital Markets team joins the pod to tell us what's going to be in this month's Rate Wrap newsletter. All in under 15 minutes. Sign up to the Rate Wrap.