Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update Handelsbanken UK

On the penultimate episode of this season, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney take a look at three of the 40 bills announced in last week's King's Speech.

They also consider how that and recent jobs and inflation data could decide when we'll see the first interest rate cut.

And finally, a deep dive into the health of the London offices market.

All in under 15 minutes.

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Inflation and earnings data are going to provide the data backdrop to this week's King's Speech where the new government will set out its legislative programme for the year. Our UK Chief Economist James Sproule tells Sonia Rothwell what he's expecting the numbers to show and what they could mean for interest rate cuts (includes bonus "in the bag" trivia).

Plus, James shares why we should be following what the Bank for International Settlements has to say about commercial real estate.

And finally, he gives a summary of what's happening in the residential property sector.

All in under 15 minutes.

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In a packed podcast this week. After the UK and French elections, Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney talk about how the markets have responded to the results, including why housebuilders' stocks received a boost in the UK.

Dan also shares what the new government's plans are for the economy as well as the challenges it faces.

Plus, is the latest Bank of England data on savings levels good news?

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It's been a week of election drama, but don't worry, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney are on hand to explain how what happens in politics is playing out in the UK, French and US markets.

And as the Bank of England publishes its latest financial stability report, James shares the bank's thinking about a new addition to its risk scenarios.

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After the Bank of England held interest rates, James and Dan ask what we can read into how the bank's Monetary Policy Committee voted, and what that says for the timing of the much-anticipated first rate cut.

And as France and the UK prepare to go to the polls in just over a week, James explains why what's happening in the French election matters to markets.

Finally, James looks at OECD data on how the UK's property taxes compare to our peers.

All in under 15 minutes (just).

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On this week's podcast, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney explain how markets in the UK and France have reacted differently to snap elections.
Plus, as the main UK parties launch their manifestos, what are the economic dividing lines - if any?
And James shares data on the difference in housing affordability around the country.
All in under 15 minutes.
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