Public Finances (Apr.)

The economic wind that has recently been blowing the public finances to undershoot forecasts adds more pressure on the Chancellor to launch in the coming weeks a big package of measures to help households cope with the cost of living crisis. But as the economic wind is already showing signs of becoming less favourable for the public finances, we think the support package is more likely to be small and targeted. ECB Drop-In (24^th May 10:00 ET/15:00 BST): Could the ECB deliver a hawkish surprise? Join economists from our Europe and Markets teams for a discussion about what to expect from the Bank’s tightening cycle, including the chances for a bumper hike in July or even an early move at next month’s meeting. Register now.