Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update

How did the chancellor's much anticipated Mansion House speech go down and does it change the outlook for the UK economy? James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look into the detail.

Plus, how might the latest employment and inflation affect the next interest rates decision?

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Our Head of Forecasting Johan Löf joins Daniel Mahoney and updates us with the latest chapter in the Trump Tariffs saga.

UK Chief Economist James Sproule looks at the OBR's fiscal sustainability report and explains why it's sobering reading for the chancellor as she prepares to address the City at the annual Mansion House speech.

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Our Head of Economic Forecasting Johan Löf joins host Daniel Mahoney and UK Chief Economist James Sproule on the pod this week to clear up what's happening with the looming Trump Tariffs deadline.

Plus, what did the markets make of the drama at last week's Prime Minister's Questions?

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This week, Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule dig into how a turbulent first half of the year has played out in the markets.

Plus, James reveals trends he's seeing in commercial property.

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Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule explain how military tensions over Iran are affecting global markets and trade and ask if the situation could hit President Trump's tariff programme.

Plus, how might the current uncertainty influence the path of interest rates?

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On this week's podcast, Daniel Mahoney joins host Sonia Rothwell to pick out the key parts of the Chancellor's first Spending Review.

Plus, Dan gives his thoughts on what will weigh on the minds of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee as it makes this week's interest rates decision.

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Our Head of Forecasting Johan Löf joins the pod as James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney discuss what's needed for governments in the UK and US to meet their financial obligations.

And ahead of the UK Spending Review, Daniel Mahoney outlines the obstacles facing the chancellor.

All in under 15 minutes.

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Join us for a roundup of the biggest recent economics stories including the latest Bank of England rates decision and better than expected growth news. UK Economist Daniel Mahoney will be running through the numbers with this week's host Sonia Rothwell.

And our Head of Forecasting Johan Löf is on hand to talk about what's in the latest edition of our Global Macro Forecast - which you can read here .

Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule find some bright spots in property data news and dig into whether better than expected GDP growth can be sustained.

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Sonia Rothwell is joined by UK Chief Economist James Sproule, and Head of Forecasting Johan Löf to discuss the Bank of England rates decision, UK trade deals with India and the US plus the breaking news about a tariffs deal between the US and China.

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