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
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
UK private sector wage growth cools to 3.6% as employers cut headcount Ashley Webb, at the consultancy Capital Economics, said that with headline wage growth relatively stable, despite the sharper fall in private sector earnings, “the next policy meeting in February may... 20th January 2026 · Financial Times
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% In a note to clients, Ashley Webb, UK economist at Capital Economics, wrote: “The Bank of England will take comfort from the more significant continued slowdown in its preferred measure of regular... 16th December 2025 · The Times
