Join Sonia Rothwell and Handelsbanken's UK economist Daniel Mahoney as they explain what's happening in the global banking system at the moment. They also look at what Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in his Spring Budget, and amid a price correction in the commercial property sector, Dan shares his research into prospects for this part of the economy. All in under 15 minutes. Please rate and subscribe to Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update wherever you're listening. *This episode was recorded at 9am on Monday 20 March ..read more

Our UK economics team of James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney explain the key economic stories you need to know. On this week's podcast, the team looks at what the Bank of England's latest money and credit data shows, plus they examine two of the factors affecting house prices: availability and affordability.  Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts ..read more

In this week's Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney. As flash PMI figures light up our economics team's faces, does it mean the UK will avoid a recession? James and Dan also look at consumer confidence data and whether improved figures are reflected in the government's so-called happiness index. Finally, pressures are increasing on buy-to-let landlords. James looks into what's making the sector a much less attractive investment. All in under 15 minutes.  Don't forget, you can put your UK economics questions to the team via Twitter: @HandelsbankenUK ..read more

With high levels of inflation looking to be slightly deflating, Handelsbanken's UK chief economist James Sproule joins UK economist Daniel Mahoney to discuss when we might see prices on the high street start to fall. Plus, the team looks at what might be affecting the UK's disappointing productivity levels, and considers whether data shows a connection to working from home. And as the FTSE 100 hits the 8,000 level, James explains why it means investors see better economic times on the horizon. All in under 15 minutes ..read more

Join James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney for their insights into this week's key economic stories. On this edition of the podcast, the team tells us what the latest GDP figures say about the UK economy. They also look ahead to fresh data on inflation, employment and earnings. And as ever, we zoom in on part of the housing sector - this week James explains how prime property is holding up in an otherwise lacklustre market. All in under 15 minutes. Leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.  ..read more

On this week's Economic Update, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney review last week's glut of central bank interest rate decisions, and look at what the Bank of England's insolvencies data reveals about the state of businesses in the UK. Plus they reflect on house-buying activity and look at why the fall in housing starts is part of the bigger picture of the market's malaise. Finally, following the latest Groundhog Day data release, James shares why economists love Punxsutawny Phil.  All in under 15 minutes ..read more

On this edition of Economic Update, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look forward to a week of central bank interest rate decisions, as rate-setters consider if their economies have reached peak inflation.  Plus, the team share their insights from Handelsbanken's latest global macroanalysis forecast, and James reveals what he's found from his further research into the return to the office. All in under 15 minutes. Listen, rate and subscribe to Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update wherever you're listening ..read more

The Bank of England's efforts to reverse part of its programme of quantitative easing by mid-2025 could have the equivalent impact of an extra 0.5% on interest rates, according to exclusive research by Handelsbanken.    Handelsbanken's UK economics team James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney join Sonia Rothwell to explain the impact that  the programme, called quantitative tightening, may have on the UK economy and why it matters beyond the world of high finance ..read more

This week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney turn their attention to inflation in the labour market. They also explain why the FTSE 100's looking sunny but the UK economy is under a cloud. Plus James sets out the impact of WFH trends on property investments. All in under 15 minutes. Why not subscribe to Handelsbanken Insights wherever you're listening ..read more

This week the team considers whether the surprise growth in UK GDP means we will avoid a recession.  And as the housing sector continues to intrigue, James and Dan talk about a survey which suggests nearly one third of people are concerned they will face difficulties meeting their housing costs.   Listen, rate and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts ..read more