Emerging Europe Economics Focus How strong are Emerging Europe's banks? We do not expect Emerging Europe to suffer a major banking crisis despite the recent collapse of major Western institutions such as Bear Stearns and Northern Rock. But while there is scope for the... 3rd April 2008 · 1 min read
ECB Watch Not ready to signal rate cut The ECB seems likely to maintain a hawkish tone at April’s Governing Council meeting and press conference, suggesting that it has no immediate plans to cut interest rates. But as the economy slows... 3rd April 2008 · 1 min read
UK Data Response UK CIPS/RBS Services (Mar.) & Credit Conditions Survey (Q1) 2nd April 2008 · 1 min read
UK Data Response UK CIPS/RBS Services (Mar.) & Credit Conditions Survey (Q1) 2nd April 2008 · 1 min read
UK Economics Chart Pack Credit crunch shows its teeth The last month has brought more evidence that the credit crunch is taking its toll on the real economy. Mortgage lenders have begun to raise their rates for existing customers as well as new customers... 2nd April 2008 · 1 min read
UK Economic Outlook Mind the gap (Q2 2008) The UK’s current account deficit has reached unsustainable levels. And any correction is likely to be very painful for the wider economy, incorporating a prolonged period of very weak domestic growth... 2nd April 2008 · 1 min read
