BoE Watch MPC unable to prevent recession An interest rate cut is desperately needed to support the rapidly deteriorating economy. But inflationary pressures continue to tie the Monetary Policy Committee’s hands. The chances of an interest... 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update ECB not pre-disposed to further rate hikes A softer tone from the European Central Bank has supported our view that today’s interest rate hike will not be the first in a series. Indeed, given more signs lately of a marked slowdown in economic... 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Chart Pack Japan - Economy slowing, but Tankan reassuring (Jul 08) The Japanese economy is clearly slowing. Indeed, the official data suggest that consumer spending has fallen sharply and manufacturing may already be in a (short-lived) technical recession... 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Chart Pack Rising mortgage rates add to the market’s woes (Jul 08) 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Retail Sales (May) & Final Composite PMI (Jun.) 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
UK Commercial Property Data Response Bank of England Credit Conditions (Q2) 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Economics Update Riksbank signals further rate increases The decision by the Riksbank to raise interest rates from 4.25% to 4.50% was widely expected, but the Bank’s signal that rates could rise twice more this year shows that it believes the economy will... 3rd July 2008 · 1 min read
