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House prices are likely to remain relatively flat for an extended period,
House prices are likely to remain relatively flat for an extended period,
This underpins our belief that the Bank of England is too optimistic on the growth outlook and will eventually end read more
This underpins our belief that the Bank of England is too optimistic on the growth outlook and will eventually end up trimming interest rates by a further 25 basis points.
Overall, the mortgage approvals and lending data indicate that the more robust housing market activity evident in the second half read more
Overall, the mortgage approvals and lending data indicate that the more robust housing market activity evident in the second half of 2005 has continued into 2006.
It currently seems a pretty safe bet that interest rates will not change for several more months to come, if read more
It currently seems a pretty safe bet that interest rates will not change for several more months to come, if at all this year.
What happens after the October meeting is far from clear.
What happens after the October meeting is far from clear.
The evidence of marked improvement in the manufacturing sector further guarantees there will be no interest rate cut this Thursday. read more
The evidence of marked improvement in the manufacturing sector further guarantees there will be no interest rate cut this Thursday. Indeed, we admit it is looking increasingly questionable whether interest rates will be trimmed further.
Nevertheless, limited core inflation in January will not deter the ECB from hiking interest rates by a further 25 basis read more
Nevertheless, limited core inflation in January will not deter the ECB from hiking interest rates by a further 25 basis points on Thursday.
Pretty healthy retail sales growth in November reinforces belief that consumer spending is picking up to some extent, and reduces read more
Pretty healthy retail sales growth in November reinforces belief that consumer spending is picking up to some extent, and reduces the case for a near-term interest rate cut.
This is still a pretty benign report overall and broadly in line with Bank of England expectations contained in the read more
This is still a pretty benign report overall and broadly in line with Bank of England expectations contained in the February Inflation Report.
In economic terms at least, Wednesday's budget seems set to be a very low key affair.
In economic terms at least, Wednesday's budget seems set to be a very low key affair.
