Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update

On this week's podcast, UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney are picking over the most recent GDP figures which showed the economy flatlined.

And Daniel explains why the way we measure price changes has a significant influence on the rate of inflation.

Finally, how are commercial and residential property values performing - are there signs that the correction in the commercial sector is bottoming out?

UK Chief Economist James Sproule is asking the questions this week.

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On this week's Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update, Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney celebrate the arrival of the new tax year with a rundown of the changes you need to know about. And two recent housing surveys have shown a different direction of travel for house prices in the UK. Dan explains why. And finally, the team will look ahead to some important data releases - all in under 15 minutes.

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Handelsbanken UK economist Daniel Mahoney joins Sonia Rothwell for our weekly look into the economics stories you need to know about.

After a busy few weeks for global banking news, the team returns to the topic of the UK economy. Recent data shows that the UK is likely to avoid a recession in 2023 despite pessimistic forecasts last year, so why the change? Also, Dan explains how are interest rates affecting domestic and business savings levels. And on that note, why do different people experience inflation rates that are different to the one we see in headlines? And Dan shares why we might soon be hearing more about Japan's economy.

All in under 15 minutes.

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On this week's podcast, Handelsbanken's UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney unravel the week's key economics news.

First, James looks into the latest events in the unsettled banking sector following Credit Suisse's takeover by Swiss rival UBS. Plus, what did the team make of the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates and what do they think will happen to the rate of inflation as a result?

Find out in under 15 minutes.

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Join Sonia Rothwell and Handelsbanken's UK economist Daniel Mahoney as they explain what's happening in the global banking system at the moment.

*This episode was recorded at 9am on Monday 20 March

Our UK economics team of James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney explain the key economic stories you need to know.

On this week's podcast, the team looks at what the Bank of England's latest money and credit data shows, plus they examine two of the factors affecting house prices: availability and affordability. 

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In this week's Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney.

As flash PMI figures light up our economics team's faces, does it mean the UK will avoid a recession?

James and Dan also look at consumer confidence data and whether improved figures are reflected in the government's so-called happiness index.

Finally, pressures are increasing on buy-to-let landlords. James looks into what's making the sector a much less attractive investment.

All in under 15 minutes. 

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With high levels of inflation looking to be slightly deflating, Handelsbanken's UK chief economist James Sproule joins UK economist Daniel Mahoney to discuss when we might see prices on the high street start to fall. Plus, the team looks at what might be affecting the UK's disappointing productivity levels, and considers whether data shows a connection to working from home. And as the FTSE 100 hits the 8,000 level, James explains why it means investors see better economic times on the horizon.

All in under 15 minutes.

Join James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney for their insights into this week's key economic stories.

On this edition of the podcast, the team tells us what the latest GDP figures say about the UK economy. They also look ahead to fresh data on inflation, employment and earnings. And as ever, we zoom in on part of the housing sector - this week James explains how prime property is holding up in an otherwise lacklustre market. All in under 15 minutes.

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On this week's Economic Update, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney review last week's glut of central bank interest rate decisions, and look at what the Bank of England's insolvencies data reveals about the state of businesses in the UK. Plus they reflect on inflation, house-buying activity and look at why the fall in housing starts is part of the bigger picture of the market's malaise. Finally, following the latest groundhog data release, James shares why economists love Punxsutawny Phil. 

All in under 15 minutes.