- In one line:Lower borrowing costs sparked a wave of refinancing in Q1, which likely will unwind in Q2.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Strengthening growth and slowing inflation, but watch the jump in input costs.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Manufacturing almost stabilised but input cost inflation jumped.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Output prices likely rising more slowly than the CBI’s survey implies.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Disappointing in March but retail will still boost Q1 GDP.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Early easter boosts March retail sales, growth will slow in April.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Growth beating the MPC's forecast and services inflation easing.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Almost back to growth.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line:Consumer caution fading in response to lower interest rates.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
In one line: Retail sales are on track to drag the economy out of recession in Q1.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: MPC gears up for a summer rate cut with tweaks to guidance.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Expected interest rate cuts breathe life into house building.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Growth beating the MPC's forecast, supporting services inflation.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
- In one line: Rain stopped play, sales will recover.
Rob Wood (Chief UK Economist)UK
In one line: Amid the monthly volatility, signs of a consumer-led recovery taking hold.
Samuel TombsUK