Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update

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, fol...

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. Al...

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...

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. Why not subscribe to Handelsbanken Insights wherever you're listening?

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.   Listen, rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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. Subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts.

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. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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. Listen, rate and subscribe wherever you listen.

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. Listen, rate, review, and share wherever you get your podcasts.

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. Listen, rate and subscribe where you get your podcasts.

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.

On this week's Economic Update, ahead of Jeremy Hunt's first budget, James and Daniel ask whether inflation rates have peaked and discuss the economic backdrop influencing the chancellor's plans. Plus, is the housing market undergoing a correction? James explains why he thinks the key signs are there. All in under 15 minutes. Plese subscribe, share and review Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update...

We're back after our special edition ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate announcement, mulling what the 0.75% rise means for homeowners and businesses.  Speaking of homeowners, the team takes a deeper look at the current mortgage rates picture. And as Google wraps up its publication of our mobility data, James gives us his view on what it's taught us about the "new normal". All in un...

In this special episode recorded ahead of the Bank of England's closely-watched interest rates decision, our UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Mike Baker from our dealing team explain what's behind their predictions for the UK economy and where they think UK interest rates are likely to land. Catch up in under 15 minutes. If you've enjoyed this episode, why not get regular markets news delivere...

With data on house prices looking ominous, James and Dan look into the future for the UK housing market.  Plus, James shares why an 8% inflation level and above is a key indicator for how long it will take for a spike in living costs to subside. Listen in and bring yourself up to date in under 15 minutes.

Bringing you up to date with all the economics news you need to know in under 15 minutes. Dan and Sonia chat about what markets think of the latest developments in the race to be the new prime minister, as well as what he or she will have at the top of their to-do list on day 1.  Plus, what do the prices of country houses tell us about the state of the housing market? Subscribe wherever you g...

As the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt works to calm the economy following significant upheaval in politics and the markets, James and Sonia look at what he's done so far and what might be on his to-do list. All in under 15 minutes.

On this week’s Economic Update: The government’s handling of the economy continues to come under the spotlight as it’s announced that the Chancellor will bring forward details of his spending plans; Plus: the Bank of England is restarting its bond-buying programme – a sign that earlier interventions haven’t worked as planned. What does that tell us about wider risks in the global economy? And we’l...

On this week’s Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and External Communications Manager Sonia Rothwell. What next for the government’s recently announced fiscal plan after the chancellor scraps the removal of the 45p tax rate? And as the latest housing market data drops, what is the outlook amid rate and wider economic volatility? Catch up with all you need to know in under 15 min...

On this week’s Economic Update with James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney, we have a special edition unpicking the extraordinary events since the government unveiled its so-called "mini-budget" on 23 September. James and Dan look at what the market is doing, why, and most importantly what could happen next. All in under 15 minutes.

It's a busy week in economics. In this edition of our Economic Update with James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney the team is looking at the interest rates decisions facing both the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.  Plus: James and Dan have compiled 10 Key Facts about the economy. How many do you know? All in (just!) under 15 minutes. 10 Key Facts: https://reonapi.researchon...

On our 70th episode, James explains to our UK economist Daniel Mahoney why he thinks the energy price cap policy will mean that the UK will narrowly miss entering a recession. Plus, as energy prices become slightly weaker drivers of inflation, what other costs are likely to affect our cost of living? That and more to bring you up to date in under 15 minutes.

On this week’s Economic Update with Handelsbanken's UK chief economist James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney. Following news that Liz Truss will be the UK's new prime minister, James and Daniel look at the key issues on the new PM's to-do list, including the cost of living crisis, inflation and the housing market. There's a lot to talk about but we've distilled it into under 15 minutes.

Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney reflect on last week's multiple economic data releases, including inflation, consumer confidence and labour market figures. Plus, you might remember that the European Central Bank was facing a difficult decision on how it could tackle inflation AND reign in Italian and German government bond yields – what did it decide? And looking ahead to the rest of the Summer,...

SME landlords are planning to expand their portfolios in the year ahead as optimism about residential and commercial property builds despite fears of an economic downturn and the cost of living crisis.  Join our UK Chief Economist James Sproule as he talks to Sonia Rothwell about the survey and the economic backdrop to our respondents' optimism. Download the Handelsbanken SME Landlord Survey...