UK Economic Outlook Black gold or black death? (Q4 04) Given the UK’s disastrous experiences following the oil price shocks of the 1970s, it is no wonder that the recent increase in the oil price has fuelled talk of rising inflation and the threat of... 27th September 2004 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Focus The impact of oil prices on euro-zone inflation The rise in oil prices to record highs makes for eye-catching headlines, but it exaggerates the impact on the euro-zone economy. In real terms, oil prices are still far lower than during the true ‘oil... 13th August 2004 · 1 min read
UK Economics Focus Oil prices no major threat to UK inflation outlook The recent rise in global oil prices to close to $40pb appears to provide support for the MPC’s concerns that rising commodity prices pose a serious threat to the outlook for UK inflation. But while... 11th May 2004 · 1 min read
UK Economics Focus The Furore over Q1 GDP – Is Oil the Answer? The Q1 GDP figures display a clear disparity between the nominal figures, which show a healthy 1.3% rise in the first three months, and the real figures, which imply that output stagnated over the... 31st May 2002 · 1 min read
UK Economics Focus Oil price fall to take ¼% off inflation Oil prices have fallen through $24 per barrel for the first time since early April on signs of both weaker demand in response to the economic slowdown and increased supply as Iraq has resumed... 12th July 2001 · 1 min read
