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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.
🧮 With a long gap between the General Election and Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget, recent data measuring consumer and business confidence is showing a slight wobble. In this week's podcast, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney unpack what the Bank of England's interest rate-hold as well as confidence surveys say about the outlook for the UK economy. And if extra long-term economic projections are your thing, James takes a look at the Office for Budget Responsibility's Fiscal Risks and Sustainability report - which looks ahead at the next 50 years. Listen and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. 💡 Read our most recent Global Macro Forecast.
We welcome a new expert to the podcast this week as our Head of Forecasting Johan Löf chats to James Sproule about Handelsbanken's latest Global Macro Forecast (spoiler alert: it's positive news). Plus, as the Bank of England prepares to vote on interest rates, UK Economist Daniel Mahoney shares what he expects to see. All in under 15 minutes. As ever, please subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening. Read our Global Macro Forecast
Transport trends and what's happening to productivity are on the agenda for this week's podcast with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney. James has been looking at a number of datasets to find out how the UK's transport habits are changing and what that might mean for wfh trends (two trends for the price of one!). Plus, measuring productivity is not easy but what can we glean from the available data? James takes a look. And finally, with speculation around potential tax rises on premium property in the coming Budget, James looks at where the market is at the moment. All in under 15 minutes. Please rate us and subscribe wherever you're listening.
In the first Handelsbanken Insights episode of our new season, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney recap what happened while we were away, including the impact of the first interest rate cut of the current cycle. Plus as the rumour mill cranks into life ahead of Rachel Reeves' first budget, James explains why we should look out for "kite flying". And James digs into what data on commercial property reveals about emerging trends. All in under 15 minutes. Listen, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.
For the final episode of this season of Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update, James and Dan welcome Jasmine Crabb from our Capital Markets Desk to answer some of the most-asked questions from our event audiences. They explain what causes inflation, where are interest rates going, which data they all look at when making their economic forecasts, and also share their favourite piece of economic trivia. It's a bumper edition until we see you again in September. Please subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.
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