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UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 21 May, 2012Euro-zone threat intensifies UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 14 May, 2012Inflation Report to show MPC in wait and see mode UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 07 May, 2012A tricky decision for the MPC UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 30 Apr, 2012Worst recovery for 100 years UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 Apr, 2012MPC wrong to dismiss weak output figures UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 16 Apr, 2012Sterling’s rise clouds export outlook UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 09 Apr, 2012GDP figures may dash recovery optimism UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 02 Apr, 2012Can consumers continue to support growth?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 26 Mar, 2012Enormous fiscal squeeze still lies ahead UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 12 Mar, 2012Savers’ plight won’t move the MPC

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 05 Mar, 2012King fends off pressure to follow ECB UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 27 Feb, 2012Chancellor unlikely to start splashing some cash UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 13 Feb, 2012QE unlikely to be nearing an end UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 06 Feb, 2012Should the MPC follow the ECB’s example?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 30 Jan, 2012Contraction unlikely to be just a blip UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 Jan, 2012UK’s safe-haven status remains secure UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 16 Jan, 2012Pension funds hit by fall in bond yields UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 09 Jan, 2012Is the recovery getting back on track?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 22 Dec, 2011What does 2012 hold in store?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 12 Dec, 2011Are retailers facing a nightmare before Christmas?

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 05 Dec, 2011The Chancellor’s straitjacket could get tighter UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 28 Nov, 2011Credit easing an important step, but no quick fix UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 21 Nov, 2011Is the euro-zone really to blame?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 14 Nov, 2011Risks from euro-zone intensify UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 07 Nov, 2011From stagnation to contraction UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 24 Oct, 2011Core inflation should soon start to ease UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 10 Oct, 2011QE worth a try, but communication is vital UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 26 Sep, 2011Weak demand is the real fiscal threat UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 19 Sep, 2011Some encouraging signs on inflation UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 12 Sep, 2011MPC unlikely to wait for long

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 05 Sep, 2011Lack of lending will continue to hinder recovery UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 29 Aug, 2011Is the manufacturing sector past the worst?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 15 Aug, 2011Is the UK on the ratings hit-list?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 08 Aug, 2011Market mayhem sets gloomy backdrop for Inflation Report UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 01 Aug, 2011After the weak Q2, a poor start to Q3 UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 25 Jul, 2011Stress tests underline banking sector fragility UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 18 Jul, 2011Euro-zone crisis casts cloud over UK UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 11 Jul, 2011Weak Q2 due to more than just temporary factors UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 04 Jul, 2011Tough times on the high street UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 27 Jun, 2011Sagging tax receipts put cracks in Plan A

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 20 Jun, 2011UK escapes Greek contagion fears UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 13 Jun, 2011Between a rock and a hard place UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 06 Jun, 2011Even the industrial recovery hits the rocks UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 30 May, 2011Re-balancing in the extreme UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 May, 2011Consumer outlook still poor UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 16 May, 2011Inflation to fall further next year than MPC expects UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 09 May, 2011Inflation Report could reinforce drop in rate expectations UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 02 May, 2011Recovery, what recovery?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 25 Apr, 2011Royal Wedding adds to economic uncertainty UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 18 Apr, 2011Inflation drop gives MPC some breathing space

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 04 Apr, 2011Slow progress on re-balancing UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 28 Mar, 2011OBR unwise to bank on strong demand UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 21 Mar, 2011Budget could further ease rate fears UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 14 Mar, 2011Evidence of consumer slowdown mounting UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 07 Mar, 2011Oil price rise comes at a bad time UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 28 Feb, 2011Who else might join the MPC's hawks?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 21 Feb, 2011Near-term rate outlook still finely balanced UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 14 Feb, 2011Will the Inflation Report open the door to a rate hike?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 07 Feb, 2011Optimism about the recovery could prove premature UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 31 Jan, 2011The Government needs a back-up plan

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 21 Jan, 2011Sterling threat will help to keep rates low UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 17 Jan, 2011UK not alone in seeing inflation fears rise UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 10 Jan, 2011Has the recovery really ground to a halt?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 Dec, 2010Don't write off the high street yet UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 20 Dec, 2010Is the MPC's credibility really in danger?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 13 Dec, 2010Industrial recovery won't save the economy UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 06 Dec, 2010An early Christmas present for Mr. Osborne UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 29 Nov, 2010Euro-zone crisis threatens UK export prospects UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 22 Nov, 2010Gilts' inflation jitters will ease in time UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 15 Nov, 2010Renewed rise in inflation needn't rule out QE2

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 08 Nov, 2010MPC will follow the Fed before long UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 01 Nov, 2010Recovery unlikely to maintain recent pace UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 25 Oct, 2010Spending Review has not lessened the fiscal pain UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 18 Oct, 2010Spending Review to deepen the gloom UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 11 Oct, 2010Growth set to slow next year UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 04 Oct, 2010Falling saving can't sustain the consumer recovery UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 27 Sep, 2010Fiscal strains yet to ease UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 20 Sep, 2010Labour market slack will help inflation to fall UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 13 Sep, 2010Early signs of weakness in Q3 UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 06 Sep, 2010Double-dip dangers deepen

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 30 Aug, 2010Is the latest housing downturn just another blip?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 Aug, 2010Gilts right to be sanguine on inflation UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 16 Aug, 2010Is the MPC turning a blind eye to inflation?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 09 Aug, 2010Slow progress on bank lending UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 02 Aug, 2010How much longer can retail spending hold up?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 26 Jul, 2010Stress tests won’t transform outlook UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 19 Jul, 2010Pick-up in services inflation shouldn’t last UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 12 Jul, 2010As good as it gets?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 05 Jul, 2010OBR too optimistic on jobs UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 28 Jun, 2010Fiscal worries eased, but not eliminated

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 21 Jun, 2010The Budget squeeze will hurt UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 14 Jun, 2010OBR’s forecasts to underline need for a tough Budget UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 07 Jun, 2010Recovery remains fitful UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 31 May, 2010OECD wide of the mark on interest rates UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 24 May, 2010MPC right to be sanguine on inflation, for now UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 17 May, 2010Sterling caught in the middle UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 10 May, 2010Election needn’t put the UK in the Greek camp UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 03 May, 2010Parties leave us none the wiser on spending cuts UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 26 Apr, 2010Don’t be fooled by the better fiscal news UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 19 Apr, 2010Has the trade boost arrived?

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 12 Apr, 2010Industry can’t drive a strong recovery UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 05 Apr, 2010Economic data give Government pre-election boost UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 29 Mar, 2010Mr Darling leaves lots of holes UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 22 Mar, 2010Will Mr Darling spend or save?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 15 Mar, 2010Lower pound still not helping much UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 08 Mar, 2010Is the housing recovery faltering?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 01 Mar, 2010More clear signals from the MPC UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 22 Feb, 2010A week to forget!UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 15 Feb, 2010MPC retains faith in spare capacity to reduce inflation UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 08 Feb, 2010The big squeeze is still coming

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 01 Feb, 2010Why is the UK lagging behind?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 25 Jan, 2010Sterling’s election rally?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 18 Jan, 2010Can consumers keep this up?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 11 Jan, 20102010 – A bumpy road to recovery UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 10 Aug, 2009MPC stays focused on the task at hand UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 03 Aug, 2009Falls in money and lending argue for more QE UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 27 Jul, 2009MPC takes hope from new money figures UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 20 Jul, 2009Inflation gap set to narrow UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 13 Jul, 2009Still on track for more QE UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 06 Jul, 2009Data cast doubts on recovery prospects

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 26 Jun, 2009Consumer imbalances should not be underplayed UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 22 Jun, 2009Trade boost under threat?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 15 Jun, 2009Is the recession over?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 07 Jun, 2009The MPC’s bond yield conundrum UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 31 May, 2009Rising pound not a problem yet UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 24 May, 2009Why is UK inflation lagging behind?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 18 May, 2009Spare capacity leaves the MPC in no hurry UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 11 May, 2009Extra QE may not be enough UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 04 May, 2009Don't bank on a consumer recovery UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 27 Apr, 2009Budget confirms painful consolidation ahead

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 20 Apr, 2009Budget hit to bond markets should be temporary UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 13 Apr, 2009MPC misses an opportunity UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 06 Apr, 2009Too early to talk about a recovery UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 30 Mar, 2009Deflation risks have not evaporated UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 Mar, 2009MPC banks on asset prices UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 16 Mar, 2009QE off to a good start... but it is early days UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 09 Mar, 2009QE does not transform the outlook... yet UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 02 Mar, 2009Taking stock of the banking measures UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 23 Feb, 2009Fiscal boost prospects fading UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 16 Feb, 2009Deflation risks not fully appreciated

UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 09 Feb, 2009MPC heading into the unknown UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 02 Feb, 2009Bottom of the pile UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 26 Jan, 2009Is the UK really going bankrupt?UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 19 Jan, 2009Government needs to take further steps to support the banks UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 12 Jan, 2009MPC slows down, but rates still headed for zero UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 22 Dec, 2008Prolonged period of zero interest rates ahead UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 15 Dec, 2008Manufacturing malaise UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 08 Dec, 2008Recession gathers momentum UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 01 Dec, 2008PBR underlines need for very low interest rates UK Consumer > UK Economics Weekly — 24 Nov, 2008PBR and falling inflation won't provide much cheer

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