Maxioms by Howard Archer
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.
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.
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.
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.
House prices are likely to remain relatively flat for an extended period,
House prices are likely to remain relatively flat for an extended period,