Economic Update 04 Aug 2025 5 minute read
Sterling stumbles as central banks face a balancing act
Sterling enters the week under pressure, not just from external forces but from a growing internal dilemma. The Bank of England faces a difficult decision when it meets this Thursday. Inflation is currently running at a...
Economic Update 28 Jul 2025 6 minute read
Global markets look out for signals from trade talks and central banks
The pound has started the week on a firmer footing, buoyed by improving market confidence following the US-EU trade deal. Investors seem to be showing more appetite for risk, which has supported GBP against both the dollar and the euro.
Economic Update 21 Jul 2025 7 minute read
Bank of England may pause bond sales to calm markets after gilt turbulence
The Bank of England is facing renewed scrutiny over its quantitative tightening strategy, as recent volatility in the gilt market has exposed fragilities in demand for long-dated UK government debt.
Economic Update 14 Jul 2025 5 minute read
Markets eye US CPI, but Trade Policy may steal the spotlight
The UK remains caught between persistent inflation and a cooling labour market. May’s CPI rose to 3.4%, with the Bank of England expecting a peak of 3.5% in...
Economic Update 07 Jul 2025 6 minute read
Pound's gains undone by UK political turbulence
Sterling extended its rally last week, with GBP/USD climbing to near four-year highs, largely on the back of broad-based dollar weakness. However, the pound’s ascent...