20th September 2024 But Ashley Webb of Capital Economics said that “the marked drop in consumer confidence in September suggests the recent momentum in retail sales may cool in the coming months”. View article
UK lenders raise mortgage rates amid warnings over inflation and energy prices Ashley Webb, UK economist at consultancy Capital Economics, said: “We think housing will pick up further this year. But if the conflict in the Middle East isn’t resolved swiftly, fewer interest rate... 9th March 2026 · Financial Times
UK house prices beat expectations to hit record high Ashley Webb, UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “The rise in the Halifax measure of house prices in February chimes with the same rise in prices on the Nationwide index and provides further... 6th March 2026 · The Times
Average UK house price hits record high of more than £300k Ashley Webb, a UK economist at Capital Economics, is among the more optimistic, estimating that house prices will increase by 3.5 per cent this year. However, he cautioned on Friday that should Keir... 6th February 2026 · The Times
