UK Economics Focus Record low saving threatens spending outlook With household income recently falling in real terms, consumers have increased their spending at reasonable rates only by running their saving rate down to a record low. But this strategy does not... 4th July 2007 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Retail Sales (May), Services PMI (Jun. final) 4th July 2007 · 1 min read
UK Housing Market Chart Pack Rise in sales instructions will ease supply/demand tensions. (Jul 07) 4th July 2007 · 1 min read
Emerging Europe Economics Focus Turkey: the end of a golden era? There is a strong possibility that this month’s parliamentary elections in Turkey will return a weaker government. If so, then GDP growth could slow to around 4.5% per annum over the medium-term... 4th July 2007 · 1 min read
UK Economic Outlook Better balanced growth lies ahead - The regional outlook for the UK economy (Q3 2007) The UK economy is currently seriously unbalanced, with a clear divide between growth in London and the South East and in the rest of the country. 3rd July 2007 · 1 min read
UK Economics Chart Pack Signs of consumer vulnerability (Jul 07) The data released over the last month have suggested that the consumer recovery is built on shaky foundations. Although the housing market looks a bit stronger than a month ago, the National Accounts... 3rd July 2007 · 1 min read
Global Economics Update Markets still unprepared for next Japanese rate hike 3rd July 2007 · 1 min read