UK GDP growth picked up in Q3 but this bounce is likely to be fleeting, judging from latest downbeat business surveys.
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Weekly Brief – Hawkish BoE
The Bank of England’s latest forecasts show inflation staying above the 2% target, despite rising UK rate expectations. Prices should get a further boost from the looser fiscal policy announced in the Budget. But, as ever, all those forecasts hinge on a smooth Brexit.
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Different strokes
The US economy is motoring along, driven by recent tax cuts, keeping the Fed on course for further gradual tightening in coming months. However, signs of weakness in the Euro area mean a rate hike is some way off.
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Temporary strength?
UK growth has picked up a bit of speed in Q3, judging from latest monthly GDP figures, with strength widespread. However, recent favourable weather flattered the headline rate, so a moderation in growth looks likely in Q4.
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Divergence
As expected the BoE kept its powder dry following August’s rate hike. Meanwhile, the ECB remains on course to halt QE by year-end but tame inflation suggests a rate hike is some way off. In contrast, the Fed looks odds on to tighten policy further later this month.
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Lacklustre
UK growth rebounded in Q2, but outlook is clouded
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Onward and upward
The MPC voted unanimously to raise interest rates and the Fed looks like it is warming up for more of the same
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Signs
The economic data is hinting at an impact from trade tensions. But it’s very modest, so far at least
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief Encouraging
An upbeat speech from Bank of England governor Mark Carney shortens the odds of an August rate hike
Chief Economist’s Weekly Brief – Cloudy
Some crumbs of comfort for the UK economy, but the outlook remains uncertain
