UK Money & Lending (May 2024)

May’s money and lending data provided a bit further evidence that the drag from higher activity is starting to fade. Together with our view that the Bank of England will cut interest rates from 5.25% to 5.00% at the next policy meeting in August, this lends some support to our view that the economic recovery will be a bit stronger than the consensus forecast.

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