BoE: Preparing for a QE Extension in Nov-20
The BoE’s ongoing easing programme means it need not announce any policy change at this meeting. However, with insufficient room to continue...
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UK: GDP Recovery Lags and Languishes in Jul-20
UK GDP grew by 6.6% m-o-m in July, broadly matching the Consensus expectation. Nonetheless, activity is still 11.8% below February levels, with...
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Brexit: Brinkmanship Beckons
Negotiations for the UK and EU’s replacement relationship are still snagged on the same issues identified last year. Rigid terms of reference for...
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UK: Passing the Peak Rebound Pace into August
Output appears to have grown briskly in July, but many high-frequency and leading indicators are suggesting this was the peak pace. Almost half of...
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UK: New Retail Habits Persisting in Jul-20
Retail sales more than fully recovered their pre-lockdown level in July, but this remains supported by the rotation away from consumer services....
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