Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update

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Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update episodes

January 30, 2023 #87 Are central banks close to calling peak inflation?
On this edition of Economic Update, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look forward to a week of central bank interest rate decisions, as rate-setters consider if their economies have reached peak inflation.
Plus, the team share their insights from Handelsbanken's latest global macroanalysis forecast, and James reveals what he's found from his further research into the return to the office.
All in under 15 minutes.
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13 min
January 25, 2023 Economic Update Special Episode: Why you should care about QT
The Bank of England's efforts to reverse part of its programme of quantitative easing by mid-2025 could have the equivalent impact of an extra 0.5% on interest rates, according to exclusive research by Handelsbanken.
Handelsbanken's UK economics team James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney join Sonia Rothwell to explain the impact that the programme, called quantitative tightening, may have on the UK economy and why it matters beyond the world of high finance.

16 min
January 23, 2023 #86 What WFH trends mean for property investors
This week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney turn their attention to inflation in the labour market. They also explain why the FTSE 100's looking sunny but the UK economy is under a cloud. Plus James sets out the impact of WFH trends on property investments.
All in under 15 minutes.
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13 min
January 16, 2023 #85 UK GDP surprise, and concerns that some people may have difficulty paying their housing costs
This week the team considers whether the surprise growth in UK GDP means we will avoid a recession.
And as the housing sector continues to intrigue, James and Dan talk about a survey which suggests nearly one third of people are concerned they will face difficulties meeting their housing costs.
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11 min
January 09, 2023 #84 The PM's 5 pledges, where next for interest rates, and how bad is the house prices correction?
In 2023's first episode of our Economic Update podcast, Handelsbanken UK's economics team of Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule, pick out the economics stories you need to know about, all in under 15 minutes.
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11 min
December 12, 2022 #83 Central banks consider more interest rate hikes to end a torrid year
Handelsbanken UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney look ahead to a busy week in economics news as several central banks weigh rate hikes. Plus they dig into the latest GDP figures to see if there's much cause for economic optimism as 2022 draws to a close.
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13 min
December 05, 2022 #82 Caution reigns while confidence retreats: what do house price falls say about confidence in the UK economy?
Join UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney as they look at why the housing market has gone into hibernation mode, and James reveals whether he thinks consumers' caution will lift as the holiday season approaches.
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10 min
November 28, 2022 #81 Less spending, more saving, unemployment at 6%, how our economic outlook has changed post-Budget. Weekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney
In this week's edition, James and Dan explain how the most recent Budget has affected Handelsbanken's economic predictions, plus James digs into the current state of the prime property market and considers what's in store.
All in under 15 minutes.
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15 min
November 21, 2022 #80 When will house prices bounce back from current economic headwinds? Weekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney
After the Autumn Statement, what could be in store for the UK economy, inflation level and housing market? James Sproule joins Daniel Mahoney to explain his thinking on what could be ahead.
All in under 15 minutes.
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14 min
November 18, 2022 Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update: 2022 Autumn Statement Special Edition
UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Christine Ross, Client Director at Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management join Dan Mahoney to explain what the Autumn Statement means for the economy and individuals, as the Chancellor announces changes to personal tax thresholds, capital gains tax, and public spending.
Catch up with the key details in under 15 minutes.
12 min