Economic Update 05 Jan 2026 6 minute read
Markets enter 2026 with mixed signals: Geopolitical shifts, labour data, and policy uncertainty
UK economic data closed last week on a disappointing note. October activity figures confirmed another month of contraction, with GDP down 0.1% month-on-month.
Economic Update 15 Dec 2025 6 minute read
Sterling under pressure as BoE weighs a rate cut
UK economic data closed last week on a disappointing note. October activity figures confirmed another month of contraction, with GDP down 0.1% month-on-month.
Economic Update 08 Dec 2025 5 minute read
ECB confidence meets Eurozone fragility
The Federal Reserve’s policy decision on Wednesday is the week’s main event. Most forecasters anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction in the Fed Funds target range to an...
Economic Update 01 Dec 2025 6 minute read
Markets weigh mixed signals as data and politics collide
The aftermath of last week’s Budget is still unfolding. Several claims made by the government are now under scrutiny, with weekend reports questioning...
Economic Update 24 Nov 2025 5 minute read
All eyes on Westminster as Budget steals the spotlight
The UK Budget will be released on Wednesday, following intense speculation about its contents. Recent data offered a mixed...