Europe Economics Update Sarkozy one year on In the year since his election, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has failed to live up to the French public’s great expectations, but he has achieved more than he is given credit for. Provided that he... 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
UK Economics Update Discretionary spending to remain squeezed The share of household income eaten up by unavoidable or fixed outgoings has risen from 25% to 31% over the past 6 years. And there is little hope of this share falling back in the foreseeable future. 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
UK Economics Update Discretionary spending to remain squeezed The share of household income eaten up by unavoidable or fixed outgoings has risen from 25% to 31% over the past 6 years. And there is little hope of this share falling back in the foreseeable future. 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Chart Pack Slump in approvals point to further house price falls (May 08) 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Chart Pack Asia - High inflation derails central bank plans (May 08) Inflation has re-emerged as a unifying theme across many Asian economies in recent weeks. Driven by the continuing high international oil and food prices, persistent upside surprises to inflation have... 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
UK Commercial Property Data Response Bank lending to commercial property (2008Q1) 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Producer Prices (Mar.) & Euro-zone PMIs (Apr.) 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Update Romania: pace of tightening set to moderate 6th May 2008 · 1 min read
