Economic Update 13 Jul 2026 7 minute read
The ECB faces another difficult balancing act
This week brings a substantial run of UK economic releases, including public finances, labour market data, CPI and...
Economic Update 13 Jul 2026 5 minute read
The market's focus has shifted back to oil
Market data is likely to take a back seat this week as political developments and the conflict involving Iran continue to influence broader market...
Economic Update 13 Jul 2026 6 minute read
Central banks face a more complex inflation backdrop as growth questions persist
This week brings monetary policy decisions from the Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Bank of Japan. All three central banks face...
Economic Update 13 Jul 2026 8 minute read
Markets pause as intervention, energy and growth risks compete for attention
A cessation in US air strikes, reports of a potential deal between Iran and Oman over traffic flow through the Strait of Hormuz, and a reported ceasefire...
Economic Update 06 Jul 2026 5 minute read
Politics fills the data vacuum as central banks shape market expectations
Markets continue to focus on the seemingly inevitable arrival of Andy Burnham in a couple of weeks’ time. As Burnham only recently...