The latest PMI surveys highlight some noteworthy trends on the local, national and global economy from July 2017. This slide pack explores them in more detail.
Key highlights include: Continue reading
Italy
Chief Economist’s Weekly Briefing – Contagion
Italy’s banking sector problems, building financial risks facing the UK and the prospect of higher rates in the US. The year may be drawing to a close but there will be plenty to keep minds focused in 2017. Continue reading
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Present tense
The UK economy grew by a sprightly 0.6% in Q2. But with everything viewed through a pre/post-vote prism this counts as old news. Yet not every change will be due to ‘Brexit’, with signs the economy was cooling even in May. Continue reading