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Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#208 What we thought of the budgetIn a special edition of the podcast, Daniel Mahoney is joined by UK Chief Economist James Sproule, Jasmine Crabb from Handelsbanken Markets, and Stephen Cowling head of wealth management at Handelsbanken Wealth, to pick over the bones of the autumn budget.They discuss:📈 📉 The market reaction💷 Changes to personal and business taxation📊 How the budget affects the outlook for the UK economySubscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.
2025-12-0115 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#197 Our latest Global Macro Forecast is out (and it's interest rates decision week)Join James Sproule, Daniel Mahoney and Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf to hear what's in our latest in-depth look at the health of the global economy, as well as why September is a key month in the Bank of England's calendar.All in under 15 minutes.Read the Handelsbanken Global Macro Forecast, September 2025.
2025-09-1513 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#185 Is that positive property market news we can see? 🔭Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule find some bright spots in property data news and dig into whether better than expected GDP growth can be sustained.Rate us and subscribe to Handelsbanken Insights wherever you're listening.While you're here...⚡Just released: Our 2025 Property Investor ReportKey findings🏢 Commercial property overtakes residential as most attractive sector📌 London regains top spot as most-favoured investment region⚖️ Optimism remains but investors also showing caution ⤵️ Download our 2025 Property Investor Report now: https://www.handelsbanken.co.uk/en/about-us/insi...
2025-05-1912 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#182 Trump tariffs (cont.) and economic resilience concernsOn an extended edition of our regular podcast, Cameron Willard from our Capital Markets team joins Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney to take stock of the markets fallout from President Trump's tariff diplomacy. And Dan explains how an unusual Saturday session of Parliament is linked to economic resilience.Rate us and subscribe wherever you're listening.Sign up to our daily Market Wrap updates: https://handelsbanken-markets.co.uk/p/4UF2-5S3/sign-up-for-the-daily-market-wrap
2025-04-1417 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#178 Well, it's interest rates week again! 📅The Bank of England votes this week on whether to move interest rates, however most analysts are expecting it to hold base rate at 4.5%. Handelsbanken's UK Chief Economist James Sproule joins Daniel Mahoney to explain what this and other recent data means for Rachel Reeves' options as we count down to the Spring Statement, and James rounds up relevant economic news from the US.All in under 15 minutes.
2025-03-1710 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#171 What's in our latest Global Macro Forecast? 🔭Our Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf joins the podcast this week to tell us what's in the latest Handelsbanken Global Macro Forecast.Daniel Mahoney is also on hand to discuss the week's economic data, and Jasmine Crabb is here to share what's in January's Rate Wrap newsletter.All in under 15 minutes.You can subscribe to the Rate Wrap here:https://handelsbanken-markets.co.uk/p/4UF2-5QU/sign-up-for-rate-wrap?dm_i=4UF2,HPX0,1QY9QF,24CDK,1Read our Global Macro Forecast https://www.researchonline.se/document/O9ZT6z...
2025-01-2709 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#170 Global Macro Forecast: what's driving our predictions?Our economics team of James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at the economic backdrop driving our predictions in Handelsbanken's upcoming Global Macro Forecast report, plus James explains what's behind private residential rent levels.
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2025-01-2014 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#164 A quick history of inflation 🎈⏮ If you remember the late 1980s you'll remember that was the last time we had the kind of inflation that we've had in the past few years in the UK.
On a special edition of our podcast, we look at what's driven inflation spikes historically, how governments have tried to wrangle it and why your rate of inflation might be different from someone else's.
Plus, we get a preview of what's in this month's Rate Wrap newsletter - all squeezed into under 15 minutes.
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2024-11-2513 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#163 Rachel Reeves and the Mansion House "manifesto"On Handelsbanken Insights this week with Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney.
The Chancellor's hotly-anticipated speech at the Mansion House revealed more detail on Rachel Reeves' plans for the UK economy - was it as downbeat an outlook as the headlines might suggest?
Plus, GDP slightly underwhelmed but is Dan concerned?
Looking further afield, how does the UK economy compare with our neighbours in Europe?
All in under 15 minutes.
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2024-11-1812 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#154 Global Macro Forecast AND interest rates decision special edition 📊We welcome a new expert to the podcast this week as our Head of Forecasting Johan Löf chats to James Sproule about Handelsbanken's latest Global Macro Forecast (spoiler alert: it's positive news).
Plus, as the Bank of England prepares to vote on interest rates, UK Economist Daniel Mahoney shares what he expects to see.
All in under 15 minutes.
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Read our Global Macro Forecast
2024-09-1912 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#152 Interest rates are finally going ⏬ but how quickly?In the first Handelsbanken Insights episode of our new season, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney recap what happened while we were away, including the impact of the first interest rate cut of the current cycle.
Plus as the rumour mill cranks into life ahead of Rachel Reeves' first budget, James explains why we should look out for "kite flying".
And James digs into what data on commercial property reveals about emerging trends.
All in under 15 minutes. Listen, rate and subscribe on your favourite podcast app.
2024-09-0213 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#151 Your most-asked economics questions - answered!For the final episode of this season of Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update, James and Dan welcome Jasmine Crabb from our Capital Markets Desk to answer some of the most-asked questions from our event audiences.
They explain what causes inflation, where are interest rates going, which data they all look at when making their economic forecasts, and also share their favourite piece of economic trivia.
It's a bumper edition until we see you again in September.
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2024-07-2919 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update🏘 🏢 🏙 2024 Property Investor Report special editionAs we launch our third annual Property Investor Report, join us for an in-depth look at our findings and broader housing market trends.
Handelsbanken UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills speak to Sonia Rothwell, Handelsbanken's Strategic Content Lead about how property investors view the UK
property market. We’ll discuss which property types are popular, which areas investors are targeting, and in a general election year, how a new government may want to
reshape the property sector.
It’s a longer episode than usual so we’ve broken it down
into bite-s...
2024-05-2226 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#140 Any signs that housing starts have kick-started? 🏗On Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update this week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney run through some of the external challenges facing the global economy. Plus, are the latest housebuilding starts and completions numbers matching government ambitions?
All in under 15 minutes.
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2024-04-2913 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#137 *checks notes* Good economic news?Daniel Mahoney joins Sonia Rothwell on this week's podcast, where he casts his eye over some positive recent economic news.
Have house prices bottomed out? Are we out of recession? And has inflation been brought under control?
Listen in to find out.
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2024-04-0809 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#128 🗺 It's Global, it's Macro, it's our Global Macroeconomic Forecast!This week on the podcast, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney reveal our outlook for the global economy as set out in our first Global Macroeconomic Forecast of the year.
You can read it in full here:
https://www.handelsbanken.se/tron/public/info/contents/v1/document/35-99687
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2024-01-2914 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#117 👻 Should we expect a fright at the MPC meeting?Sonia Rothwell joins Handelsbanken's UK chief economist James Sproule to discuss what might happen to interest rates this week as the Bank of England's monetary policy committee meets.
Plus what data on sales and mortgage approvals says about the health of the housing sector, and as we're in Hallowe'en season, James shares what he thinks is spooking the UK economy.
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2023-10-3012 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update🏢 Economic Update Property Special Part 2 with James Sproule and Lucian CookJoin us for the second episode in our two-part series, as Handelsbanken UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Lucian Cook, Head of UK Residential Research at Savills speak to Sonia Rothwell, Handelsbanken's UK External Communications Manager about the UK property market.
Buy-to-let has been a big story since the number of specialist loans available to landlords increased in the early 2000s. But with many of the advantages landlords enjoyed now disappearing, is b2l still worth looking at as an investment? Plus James and Lucian give their views on where the where they think the market could go in the...
2023-06-1315 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update🏘 Economic Update Property Special Part 1 with James Sproule and Lucian CookJoin us for an in-depth, two-part series as Handelsbanken UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Lucian Cook, Head of UK Residential Research at Savills speak to Sonia Rothwell, Handelsbanken's UK External Communications Manager about the UK property market.
In part 1 we focus on the health of the UK property market. We begin with the wild-ride the sector has been through in recent times. James and Lucian give their views on where the market is at present, which parts of the country have been more resilient to the turbulence, and whether they think it likely that we will...
2023-06-1213 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#102 Interest rates get (even) more interesting💥 This week's Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update with Sonia Rothwell and James Sproule features all you need to know about why we have raised our expectations for interest rates. Plus James explains what he's learned from our pulse check on commercial property. And although it's a quiet week on the data release front, he talks about some of the longer term trends we're tracking such as migration and property ownership.
All in under 15 minutes.
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2023-06-0513 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#💯 (and counting) Where will April's inflation levels land?For the 100th edition of Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney.
Economists are expecting inflation to fall to 8.2% this week - our chief economist James Sproule explains why he has high hopes for a lower level.
Plus, consumers are not as confident as they should be about the UK economy - James and Daniel discuss why they might have cause to be more optimistic.
And we turn the spotlight to the prime property sector which James has been looking into this week.
All in under 15 minutes.
2023-05-2211 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#99 Why UK growth is so lacklustreJames Sproule and Daniel Mahoney give their thoughts on why the UK's growth figures are looking sickly. Plus, they explain what they think are the prospects for the UK's commercial property sector.
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2023-05-1509 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update⚡ Special markets episode: where are sterling, interest rates, and energy prices headed and why?Sarah Rigby and Cameron Willard from Handelsbanken's markets team join Daniel Mahoney to look behind the scenes at the events and data shaping recent market moves.
The team explains what's happening to sterling rates compared to key currencies, and shares where markets think energy prices and interest rates could go next.
All in under 20 minutes.
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2023-05-1018 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#98 So what's happening to the housing rental market?This week on Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update, Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule sift through the glut of recent data releases including trends in retail sales, and talk about why Handelsbanken has revised its view of where interest rate rises will peak. Plus, they look into the details of what's happening in the UK's housing rental sector - all in under 15 minutes.
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2023-04-2412 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#96 Why do housing surveys show different trends?On this week's Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update, Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney celebrate the arrival of the new tax year with a rundown of the changes you need to know about. And two recent housing surveys have shown a different direction of travel for house prices in the UK. Dan explains why. And finally, the team will look ahead to some important data releases - all in under 15 minutes.
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2023-04-1309 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#95 Growth, savings, and why there's more than one rate of inflationHandelsbanken UK economist Daniel Mahoney joins Sonia Rothwell for our weekly look into the economics stories you need to know about.
After a busy few weeks for global banking news, the team returns to the topic of the UK economy. Recent data shows that the UK is likely to avoid a recession in 2023 despite pessimistic forecasts last year, so why the change? Also, Dan explains how are interest rates affecting domestic and business savings levels. And on that note, why do different people experience inflation rates that are different to the one we see in headlines? And...
2023-04-0312 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#94 UK interest rates rise after tough week for global marketsOn this week's podcast, Handelsbanken's UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney unravel the week's key economics news.
First, James looks into the latest events in the unsettled banking sector following Credit Suisse's takeover by Swiss rival UBS. Plus, what did the team make of the Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates and what do they think will happen to the rate of inflation as a result?
Find out in under 15 minutes.
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2023-03-2711 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#93 Banking in the spotlight: what's going on behind the headlinesJoin 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.
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*This episode was recorded at 9am on Monday 20 March
2023-03-2011 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#91 What's driving the pressure on landlords in the buy to let market?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.
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2023-02-2710 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#90 When will prices on the High Street start falling?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.
2023-02-2013 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#87 Are central banks close to calling peak inflation?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.
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2023-01-3012 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateEconomic Update Special Episode: Why you should care about QTThe 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.
2023-01-2515 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#86 What WFH trends mean for property investorsThis 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.
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2023-01-2312 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#84 The PM's 5 pledges, where next for interest rates, and how bad is the house prices correction?In 2023's first episode of our Economic Update podcast, Handelsbanken UK's economics team of Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule, pick out the economics stories you need to know about, all in under 15 minutes.
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2023-01-0910 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#83 Central banks consider more interest rate hikes to end a torrid yearHandelsbanken UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney look ahead to a busy week in economics news as several central banks weigh rate hikes. Plus they dig into the latest GDP figures to see if there's much cause for economic optimism as 2022 draws to a close.
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2022-12-1212 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#81 Less spending, more saving, unemployment at 6%, how our economic outlook has changed post-Budget. Weekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel MahoneyIn this week's edition, James and Dan explain how the most recent Budget has affected Handelsbanken's economic predictions, plus James digs into the current state of the prime property market and considers what's in store.
All in under 15 minutes.
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2022-11-2814 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update: 2022 Autumn Statement Special EditionUK Chief Economist James Sproule and Christine Ross, Client Director at Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management join Dan Mahoney to explain what the Autumn Statement means for the economy and individuals, as the Chancellor announces changes to personal tax thresholds, capital gains tax, and public spending.
Catch up with the key details in under 15 minutes.
2022-11-1811 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#79 Has the West reached peak inflation? Weekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel MahoneyOn this week's Economic Update, ahead of Jeremy Hunt's first budget, James and Daniel ask whether inflation rates have peaked and discuss the economic backdrop influencing the chancellor's plans. Plus, is the housing market undergoing a correction? James explains why he thinks the key signs are there.
All in under 15 minutes.
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2022-11-1410 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateHandelsbanken Insights: Special Edition with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Handelsbanken Treasury Dealer Mike BakerIn this special episode recorded ahead of the Bank of England's closely-watched interest rates decision, our UK Chief Economist James Sproule and Mike Baker from our dealing team explain what's behind their predictions for the UK economy and where they think UK interest rates are likely to land.
Catch up in under 15 minutes.
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2022-11-0214 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week’s Economic Update with Handelsbanken's UK chief economist James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney. Following news that Liz Truss will be the UK's new prime minister, James and Daniel look at the key issues on the new PM's to-do list, including the cost of living crisis, inflation and the housing market. There's a lot to talk about but we've distilled it into under 15 minutes.
2022-09-0514 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update SME Landlord Property Survey Special Edition with UK Chief Economist James SprouleSME landlords are planning to expand their portfolios in the year ahead as optimism about residential and commercial property builds despite fears of an economic downturn and the cost of living crisis.
Join our UK Chief Economist James Sproule as he talks to Sonia Rothwell about the survey and the economic backdrop to our respondents' optimism.
Download the Handelsbanken SME Landlord Survey here: https://www.handelsbanken.co.uk/tron/gbpu/info/contents/v1/document/52-148019
2022-07-2120 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Economist Daniel MahoneyOn this week’s Economic Update with UK economist Daniel Mahoney and Sonia Rothwell.
We’ll be discussing the reasons we’re expecting to see negative economic growth in Q2.
Plus we’ll also look at the context to the current wave of industrial action,
And we'll find out what markets thought of the European Central Bank’s announcement of an exciting new tool - even if we don't yet know what it will look like.
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2022-06-2709 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week's Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update.
Following news that inflation has hit 9% we take a look at whether there are indications we are seeing the dreaded wage price spiral; plus are there any signs of optimism for the UK economy from the latest retail sales and consumer confidence data releases? Finally as government bond yields rise and investors demand higher returns on other assets, how will the UK's property market be affected?
All in under 15 minutes.
2022-05-2313 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Dan MahoneyOn this week’s Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update podcast:
Sonia Rothwell and UK economist Dan Mahoney take a deeper dive into what recent UK data says about inflation and the labour market. Plus, how are businesses responding to the current economic challenges, and Dan gives his opinion on what this means for the economy in the short to medium term.
All in under 15 minutes.
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2022-04-2509 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleJames and Handelsbanken's UK economist Daniel Mahoney look into the prospects for wage growth amid challenging conditions in the UK economy, and the rather mixed picture for the country's housing market. Plus the team unpicks what the latest high frequency data says about how covid continues to affect the return to the office.
All you need to know in under 15 minutes.
2022-04-0413 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleJames and UK economist Daniel Mahoney round up the fallout from the Chancellor's Spring Statement, plus, why do consumers and business owners disagree about what's in store for the economy? Find out in the latest Handelsbanken Insights podcast.
2022-03-2811 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleFor our 50th episode join James and Daniel Mahoney from Handelsbanken's UK economics team as they discuss the economic fallout from the Ukraine crisis, how the UK hospitality sector is faring, and why James doesn't see "unsaving" happening at the moment.
2022-02-2814 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us to hear from Handelsbanken's UK Chief Economist, James Sproule, and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney, as they delve into this week's economic data. Discussing; the UK's high frequency data, GDP, business investment, drivers of US and UK inflation, housing and finally, retail. All, in just under 20 minutes.
2022-02-1417 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleWelcome to this week's Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule. In this episode, James and Daniel Mahoney from the Handelsbanken UK economics team discuss the Bank of England's interest rates decision, UK inflation, energy prices, and the property economics of "Pretty Cities".
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2022-02-0712 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleWelcome to this week’s economic update with Chief Economist of Handelsbanken in the UK, James Sproule. In this episode, Daniel Mahoney, our new Economist, chats through the latest data with James. Looking at; Europe’s post-Christmas return to normal after Omicron, UK PMI’s, the UK’s budget deficit, the potential increase in the cost of living, the European savings flow, ONS data, and finally, a brief insight into the outlook from our Economists in their Global Markets Forecast. Plus, much more!
2022-01-3117 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleWelcome back to the first Economic Update of 2022, with James Sproule. In this episode James talks through the high frequency data for 2021, supply chain and energy costs at the end of last year, PMI's, the Bank of England's Mortgage and Consumer credit data, and lastly, property.
2022-01-1014 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief EconomistJoin James for his weekly insights on the UK's economic data. This week, sharing his thoughts on; Covid and a potential new wave, UK GDP and trade figures, interest rates, rates of return and life satisfaction.
2021-12-1315 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us for our weekly economic update. This week, James shares his insights on freight rates, mortgage and credit data, PMIs for the UK and EU, business investment in 2022, and finally, house prices.
2021-12-0609 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateCOP26: the Handelsbanken view pointListen to our latest instalment of Handelsbanken Insights, with Richard Winder, Head of Sustainability UK and James Sproule. Chief Economist for the UK, as they share their thoughts on COP26, and what this means for banking and the UK economy.
2021-11-3026 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James for his weekly discussion on the UK economy. This week, focusing on Google and Apple’s data on our movements here in the UK, but also internationally and discussing what the future of our working patterns look like. James also shares his insights on the UK Purchasing Managers Survey, foreign exchange markets amongst the emergence of lockdowns, before finally turning to the UK workforce, the shortage of workers and migration.
2021-11-2914 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us for our weekly discussion on the UK economy with James Sproule. This week, James looks at Apple’s data on our movements, employment figures and ‘the great resignation’, inflation concerns, retail sales as we near Christmas, GDP and UK housing.
2021-11-2215 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us this week as James shares his thoughts on high frequency data, GDP figures, UK trade and an insight into our recently released Global Markets Forecast. James also looks at COP 26, and the effects of sustainability on housing and UK businesses.
2021-11-1514 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week's economic update, James discusses the ‘new normal’ high frequency data, the Bank of England’s recent decision on interest rates, employment and furlough, house prices, the decrease in business support, foreign travel and, finally, global connectivity.
2021-11-0819 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleTune in for this week’s Economic update with James, sharing his insights on the UK macro-economic forecast, inflationary concerns, consumer confidence, Government borrowing, business confidence, shipping, and of course, the Budget.
2021-11-0114 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James for his weekly economic update. This week we dive into the latest high frequency data, GDP figures, earnings and employment data, trade figures, construction and the industry, and finally, a new government wellbeing survey and the effect on the economy.
2021-10-1810 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James for a discussion on the latest economic data. This week James shares his insights on the latest business surveys, savings and their effect on the economy, the start of new businesses, moving back in to the office, what indicators show the improvement of the economy, consumers and their behaviour, shipping costs and finally, chip shortages and what this means for inflation.
2021-10-1113 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week's episode James talks us through the latest high frequency data, inflationary concerns, swaps and spreads, business and property investment, housing in a downturn, and finally house prices.
2021-10-0411 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleThis week in our economic update, James shares his thoughts on high frequency data, the Purchasing Manager’s Index, Quantitative Easing, energy prices and the effects of Brexit, Public Sector Net Borrowing and then lastly, looking ahead to the Budget.
2021-09-2711 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleChatting to our Chief Economist James Sproule, in this week's episode we discuss the UK’s latest economic data. We look at how London and the North of England compare in terms of recovery, at UK employment and earnings data, inflationary concerns, wealth in the UK in comparison to Europe, retail sales figures, and finally, non-cash transactions and what the implications of this could be for the economy
2021-09-2012 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us on this week's episode to hear James' views on how the UK is fairing compared to other major industrialised economies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the effect of the Delta variant and the 'pingdemic' on the latest monthly GDP figures, trade and tax rises, the wider inflationary impact of rising shipping costs, house prices, and, finally, the European Central Bank, monetary policy and tapering.
2021-09-1414 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateDecarbonising the UK's property stockJoin Richard Winder, Head of Sustainability at Handelsbanken, as he discusses the role banks will play in retrofitting the UK’s diverse and aging housing stock with director of sustainability strategy consultancy RePattern, James Vaccaro, in our latest podcast episode.
2021-09-0724 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleTune in for this week's episode in which James shares his insights on what mobility data is saying about how quickly we are getting back to our offices, the latest PMI data, UK credit numbers and what they mean, house prices, and, finally, the impact of globalisation on inflation.
2021-09-0610 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James this week as he discusses the latest market data. Focusing this week on, retail and air travel, UK employment figures, the Purchasing Managers Index, the big event of last week, the Jackson Hole Central Bankers Summit and finally, a quick update on our recent release of the Global Markets Forecast.
2021-08-3114 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week’s economic update James shares his insights on summer holiday data, asking - are people getting out and about, and are they shopping? We also take a look at inflation, debt markets and areas of concern, earnings and employment data and, finally, public sector borrowing.
2021-08-2309 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us this week for a discussion on the effects of Coronavirus on the UK and the economy – asking, is it still a danger? We also take a look at GDP, Cap Gemini’s World Wealth Report, before finally turning to property and the ‘dash for space’.
2021-08-1612 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleThis week we're back focusing on the UK economy. James shares his insights on how quickly we might reach 'normal', Handelsbanken's Global Market Forecast, UK PMIs, news from the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, online retail sales and lastly, house prices.
2021-08-1012 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleBack from his staycation, James shares his views on the latest UK economic data, and this week, in a special bumper edition, shares insights on the environment and the economy – all in under 10 minutes.
2021-08-0309 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James for a discussion on the latest economic data – taking a look at Halifax’s house prices, June’s Purchasing Managers Index, GDP and production data, and finally, share trading.
2021-07-1211 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateThe rise of green and sustainable financeJoin our Head of External Affairs, Richard Winder, and CEO of The Chartered Banker Institute, Simon Thompson, for a discussion on the rise of green and sustainable finance.
2021-07-0720 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week’s economic update James looks at shipping rates, house prices, consumer credit and the overall state of the economy, consumer spending and finally last week's Mansion House speeches.
2021-07-0512 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week’s economic update James discusses how the UK compares to other countries when it comes to opening up, public sector borrowing figures, PMI’s, the Bank of England’s continuation of Quantitative Easing, MPC investment forecasts and finally, the Consumer Confidence Survey.
2021-06-2809 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateCelebrating Pride at Handelsbanken - part 2Tune in the for the second episode of our two-part Pride podcast series. Helen Chaplin, Senior Legal Advisor and member of our D&I forum, speaks to our colleagues Bernie Charles, Frankie Taylor and Leonie Hughes as they share their stories as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and their thoughts on inclusion in the workplace and how we can all be better allies.
2021-06-2823 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James Sproule, our Chief Economist, for a quick discussion on last week's economic activity. In this week's episode, James focuses on the high frequency data, employment and earnings statistics, UK inflation, retail sales figures, working from home and lastly, the Australian trade deal - all, in just under 10 minutes.
2021-06-2109 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateCelebrating Pride at Handelsbanken - part 1In this first episode of our two-part series, Helen Chaplin, Senior Legal Advisor and member of our D&I forum, speaks to our colleagues Stephen Chan, Ailish Sinclair, Declan Halton-Woodward and Mark Harrowell about their experiences as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
2021-06-1728 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this episode, James shares his thoughts on the impact of Covid-19 on our economy from last week’s data, the big GDP number we saw, heading back into the office, the housing market, UK trade figures and lastly the G7 summit and corporation tax.
2021-06-1412 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly economic update with Chief Economist James SprouleTaking a look at the economic data from the past couple of weeks, James shares his thoughts on the return to the office, increased government spending, inflation, shopping habits and also giving a fresh perspective on the impact of the pandemic. Finally, James briefly revisits the topic of Brexit, and what that means for businesses in 2021.
2021-06-0710 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateCovid-19, the economy and investingCatch up with our Chief Investment Officer at Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management, Graham Bishop and Chief Economist for Handelsbanken in the UK, James Sproule for the latest insights on UK economic activity and investing on the Handelsbanken podcast.
2021-05-2816 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us for James’ insights on last week’s economic activity. In just under 10 minutes we discuss shipping costs and the effect this has on the market, employment and inflation figures, retail sales data, the “flash” Purchasing Managers Index, and finally looking at the newly created UK Private Rented Housing data. We hope you enjoy.
2021-05-2409 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week’s economic update James talks us through the latest data, including: UK GDP and trade figures, investment, inflation, house prices and finally answering the question – will there be another Scottish referendum?
2021-05-1712 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week’s episode James talks us through last week’s economic activity, including the most recent high frequency data, the outcome of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting, inflation and what this looks like both in the UK and elsewhere, and, finally, wrapping up with some findings on entrepreneurship.
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Handelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateHow to protect yourself from financial crimeJoin us in our latest Handelsbanken Insight’s episode to hear from our Financial Crime experts, Alan Cummings, Head of Fraud, Anti Bribery and Corruption and Financial Crime Prevention and Louise Tate, Financial Crime Learning and Development Business Partner for Handelsbanken in the UK. In less than 10 minutes, they’ll talk you through the latest scams, how to spot the red flags and stay safe.
2021-05-0408 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us this week for an insightful discussion with our Chief Economist, James Sproule, on our recently released Global Macro Forecast, talking us through the global economic outlook, the role of government stimulus, quantitative easing and inflation and, finally, views on foreign exchange and swaps.
2021-05-0415 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJoin us on this episode as James looks at the latest data after a very busy week, sharing his thoughts on umployment, earnings, retail sales, inflation and a return to normal economy, before finally answering the question – what is 'Britcoin'?
2021-04-2611 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleJames shares his insights on how the latest economic data is reflecting the easing of lockdown; what's in store when it comes to UK GDP; what we are seeing on UK house prices and trade figures; and, finally, a look at UK productivity in the pandemic.
2021-04-1912 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic update with Chief Economist, James SprouleThis week James takes us through the latest data, looking at the UK inflation figures, retail sales, PMI’s and unemployment, before finally turning to the trouble faced in Suez and what this could mean for the economy.
2021-03-2909 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWhat can we do to support a sustainable future?In this episode Vesna Miric, our UK Sustainability Manager and Catharina Belfrage Sahlstrand our Group Head of Sustainability and Climate Action, discuss how as a bank built on sustainable values, we are looking at ways to support a sustainable future globally, both for us and for our customers.
2021-03-2519 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleIn this week’s episode James takes us through the latest high frequency data, why the Bank of England chose to stick with a 0.1% interest rate, gives us some answers to the foreign direct investment questions posed last week, the latest on foreign policy and the effect on business, and, finally, turning to house prices, and the various indices and what they all mean.
2021-03-2210 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update from Chief Economist, James SprouleJoin us for this week's economic update from James. In this episode you can hear James' thoughts on mobility data and what numbers mean for the UK, the recently released GDP numbers for January, as well as trade and transport data. Finally, James discusses consumer spending and unemployment rates - all in just 10 minutes.
2021-03-1510 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateA conversation with... Tracey Davidson, Deputy CEO, Handelsbanken in the UKIn this episode we talked to Tracey about her experience as a woman in a senior leadership position in financial services. In our conversation we dive deeper into what the challenges look like, her biggest role model and how we can break the glass ceiling – together. The books Tracey mentioned are...
Celina Ceaser-Chavannes - Can You Hear Me Now? Simon Sinek – Start With Why, and Mary Beard – Women And Power: A Manifesto
2021-03-1116 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update from Chief Economist, James SprouleOn this week’s economic update, James shares his thoughts on the latest PMIs and housing market data, Lord Hill’s latest report on listing requirements, and, finally, turning to the Budget and answering the question – how is the Chancellor seeing the economy potentially recover?
2021-03-0810 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateThe Budget 2021 – Handelsbanken experts share their thoughtsJoin us to hear from Christine Ross, Head of Private Office (North) at Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management, and James Sproule Chief Economist for Handelsbanken in the UK to get their thoughts on the Chancellor’s latest Budget announcement.
2021-03-0512 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update from Chief Economist, James SprouleIn this week's episode, our Chief Economist, James Sproule, gives his thoughts on how people are coping in this latest lockdown; EU border issues and Brexit teething problems; how UK unemployment figures could get worse before they get better; answers the question: are bond yields popping up something to worry about; and gives his insights and expectations of the upcoming Budget.
2021-03-0113 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly economic update with Chief Economist, James SprouleJoin us to hear the latest instalment from our Chief Economist, James Sproule. James talks us through the recent retail sales figures and how this will affect our recovery coming out of lockdown, shares his views on last week’s data and then takes a deep dive into demographics and what they can tell us.
2021-02-2215 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly economic update with Chief Economist, James SprouleIn our very first episode we chat with our Chief Economist, James Sproule. James gives us an update on what the latest economic data is saying, shares his insights on economic agility and finishes with an answer to the question - is the City really in danger? Tune in each week to hear James' thoughts on the economic landscape.
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