Economics
21JUN 2018
Two years on: how Brexit has affected the UK economy
Senior Economist Azad Zangana assesses the true impact of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
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2018
MAY
10MAY 2018
Economics
Bank of England pauses hikes, awaiting more clarity
The market now shares our view that the next UK rate rise will be in November.
MARCH
19MAR 2018
Economics
Why UK-focused stocks look their cheapest in a decade
Uncertainty around Brexit means UK shares have rarely been as unfashionable. The negativity may be overdone.
2017
DECEMBER
08DEC 2017
Economics
Is the UK government heading towards a softer Brexit?
The joint progress report leaves several options open for the UK but phase II of negotiations is likely to prove at least as difficult as phase I.
SEPTEMBER
22SEP 2017
Economics
Markets shrug at May's Florence speech
Theresa May’s speech confirmed that the UK is seeking a transition period but gave few further details on the final shape of Brexit.
JULY
25JUL 2017
Economics
The FTSE in 2017: six charts that tell the story so far
The UK stockmarket rose in the first half of 2017 in the face of political and economic uncertainty. We look at why and what the future may bring.
20JUL 2017
Economics
EuroView: Recovery continues and risks recede but how much is left in the tank?
European equities remain a recovery story, says Rory Bateman in his latest EuroView. He discusses recent positive economic data as well as banks, Brexit, and fund flows.
JUNE
26JUN 2017
Economics
Where next for the global economy?
Keith Wade gives a mid-year overview of the global economic outlook. Topics include fading political risk in the eurozone, challenges posed by Brexit, prospects for the “Trump trade” and a discussion of current low market volatility.