Economy
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UK economy griding to a halt as spectre of recession begins to loom
Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter, comments on the latest UK GDP quarterly national accounts data, warning that the economy is losing…
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Japan entering new phase in 2026 as net foreign flows surge
Following Japan’s 25bps rate hike on 18th December, opinion seems split on whether Governor Ueda’s comments are dovish, hawkish, or anywhere in-between, though CC Japan Income…
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Data confirms slowdown in UK economic growth
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the revised UK GDP figures, highlighting an economy struggling to gain…
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US inflation cools as market eyes fed policy in 2026 – industry reaction
US consumer price inflation came in cooler than expected in November, offering a potential breather for markets and the Federal Reserve alike.…
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Bank cuts rates, but is inflation on a U-shaped trajectory? AJ Bell analysis
Laith Khalaf, Head of Investment Analysis at AJ Bell, says the Bank of England’s Christmas rate cut offers welcome relief for households…
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Bank of England cuts rates as predicted – but what does this mean for markets, savings and annuities?
As experts at Hargreaves Lansdown explain, a lower Bank Rate has wide-ranging implications — from markets and the wider economy to savings,…
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BoE cuts rates to 3.75% as inflation data shifts focus to 2026 – industry experts respond
The Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25% to 3.75%, a move that had been widely expected after recent…
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Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75%: what it means for the mortgage and housing market in 2026
The Bank of England has cut the base rate below 4% for the first time since early 2023, a move that had…
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Global economic cycle to roll-on for now, Aberdeen says – and that includes AI-driven equities
Aberdeen, the specialist asset manager, has issued its latest quarterly ‘House View’ on the macro-economy and investment outlook. The outlook is for…
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Does the inflation surprise open the door to a pre-Christmas rate cut? Experts weigh in on the latest data
UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, marking a sharper-than-expected slowdown driven largely by lower food prices. While price pressures in the…
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