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Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#162 Trump and the art of the international trade dealFollowing the results of the US election, this week James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at how Donald Trump will approach trade deals compared with his predecessor. Plus, alongside the latest cut in interest rates the Bank of England offered a gloomier outlook for growth, James digs into the data.
Finally, James reveals what his analysis of commercial property shows about the direction of yields.
All in under 15 minutes.2024-11-1112 min
The Clean Energy ShowHey, PoliticiansLouisville has launched America's first 100% electric garbage truck fleet. These trucks are perfectly suited for waste collection with heavy loads, stop-and-go conditions, and low speeds. James shares insights from The Saskatchewan Survivor's Guide podcast, featuring former center-left Canadian politician Cathy Sproule. Why climate policies often don’t get political attention, even among left-leaning parties. Revised episode! Listen to the Episode Biochar: The Carbon-Saving Solution Biochar, a product of burning forest materials at low temperatures, could help sequester carbon when applied to soil, rather than releasing it. This technology offers promising results in fire ma...2024-10-301h 03
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#158 🔭 Looking ahead to inflation and employment figuresIt's an interesting week for data which could influence the Bank of England's next interest rates decision. James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney discuss what the inflation and labour market figures might show and why.
And in a week where the Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded for research into prosperity, James looks at whether concerns that there'll be a flight of high net worth residents from the UK could be being overstated.
Finally, James looks at energy efficiency in the UK property sector.
All in under 15 minutes.2024-10-1412 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update#153 📢 Trends episode klaxon 📢Transport trends and what's happening to productivity are on the agenda for this week's podcast with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney.
James has been looking at a number of datasets to find out how the UK's transport habits are changing and what that might mean for wfh trends (two trends for the price of one!).
Plus, measuring productivity is not easy but what can we glean from the available data? James takes a look.
And finally, with speculation around potential tax rises on premium property in the coming Budget, James looks at where...2024-09-0911 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#142 What have jobs and earnings got to do with interest rates? (lots) 👀On the podcast this week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney explain why the Bank of England is interested in the latest jobs and earnings figures, plus what do you do with your time? James shares interesting new insights into productivity and how we spend our time has changed since the pandemic (spoiler: gardening's lost out).
Finally James sounds a cautious note about house price rises for 2024.
All in under 15 minutes.
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The RICS PodcastAnalysing the Government’s Spring Budget 2024 with Simon Rubinsohn, James Sproule & Ola Alade MRICS #118The UK Chancellor’s budget on Wednesday announced a host of new fiscal measures, but it remains to be seen whether we’re to expect another fiscal event by the end of this year.Simon Rubinsohn (RICS Chief Economist) is joined on this week’s RICS Podcast by James Sproule (Chief Economist - UK at Handelsbanken) & Ola Alade (Professional Group Panel Member - Commercial Property at RICS) to discuss the biggest economic takeaways from the budget, focus on how the property sector is affected by the budget, and consider whether we’re likely to see another budget before t...2024-03-0833 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#132 Why the residential property price plunge is almost overOn this week's podcast, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney consider whether recent data on UK borrowing gives Chancellor Jeremy Hunt more options in next week's Budget.
Plus, with the economy also fuelled by confidence, James and Dan dig into the latest business confidence figures - do they point to better days ahead?
And in our regular property segment, James shares why he's changed our forecast for how far the house price correction has to go.
Catch up in under 15 minutes.
Why not subscribe to our weekly update wherever you get your...2024-02-2611 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#115 Does UK GDP mostly "stumbling along" = a recession?On this week's episode of our economics news roundup with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney.
Latest GDP figures haven't triggered rejoicing among economists (including James Sproule,) and instead suggest there is still the prospect of a recession, albeit a shallow one. James explains why.
And in our regular look at news from the property world, James shares insights from a report into post-pandemic demand trends in the international office, retail, and residential property sectors.
All in under 10 minutes.
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...2023-10-1609 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#113 Z-POP - is it the new K-Pop? (Maybe, if you're an economist)Dan Mahoney and James Sproule take a look at the latest numbers painting a picture of UK economic performance. Plus, it's not a hot new music trend, so why should we care about Z-POP? James explains.
And what includes, cut undersea cables, war, and natural disasters but not high inflation? James takes a look at the complicated world of measuring risk.
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Catch up with the economics news you need to know - in under 15 minutes (just).
Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen.2023-09-2514 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#106 Yes, but what do people *really* think of inflation?In a packed podcast this week: how does the Bank of England know what consumers really think of the outlook for inflation? James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney explain, and reveal what people are thinking.
Plus, as the UK's debt to GDP ratio passes 100%, James sets out why the BoE's balance sheet will add to further debt burdens.
And finally, as the housing market continues to battle challenging times, what impact is that having on the construction sector?
Catch up in under 15 minutes.
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Read our analysis of the impact...2023-07-1010 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#105 What's the average long-term stable interest rate? 📈On this edition of Economic Update. What did recent Bank of England money and credit data reveal about the direction of mortgage approvals, and how does the UK picture compare to the US market?
Plus, as central banks wrestle with rising interest rates, our UK chief economist James Sproule happily digs into the very long term data to reveal what's a stable long-term interest rate.
Catch up with James and UK economist Daniel Mahoney in under 15 minutes.
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Bank of Eng...2023-07-0314 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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Read more of our insights into commercial property: "Commercial proper...2023-06-0513 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#101 Inflation reflection and why everyone's rewriting their economic forecastsJames Sproule and Daniel Mahoney like meaty economic data to chew on and the past week has produced a feast of numbers which have had many in the markets scurrying to rewrite their predictions for the UK economy.
This week on the podcast the team reflects on the most recent inflation figures and how they could impact interest rates. Plus, James shares what he learned from new regional data on housing tenure.
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Understanding the UK productivity collapse – the bulk of the shortfall co...2023-06-0111 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#97 Choppy GDP figures, and the magical impact of the base effect.On this week's podcast, UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney are picking over the most recent GDP figures which showed the economy flatlined.
And Daniel explains why the way we measure price changes has a significant influence on the rate of inflation.
Finally, how are commercial and residential property values performing - are there signs that the correction in the commercial sector is bottoming out?
UK Chief Economist James Sproule is asking the questions this week.
Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen.2023-04-1710 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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Handelsbanken 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.
Don't forget, you can put your UK economics questions to the team via T...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#89 Why are prime property values falling less than the market average?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. 2023-02-1311 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#88 Why falling inflation rates can thank the base effectOn 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 inflation, 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 data release, James shares why economists love Punxsutawny Phil.
All in under 15 minutes.2023-02-0612 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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All in under 15 minutes.
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Think Tank with Steve AdubatoWilliam Sproule; Dr. Taryn Morrisey; Jim Horne
William C. Sproule, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, sits down with Steve Adubato to highlight how the council has contributed to the workforce, and the problems the construction industry faces compared to other professions.
Steve Adubato welcomes Taryn Morrisey, Ph.D., Professor, School of Public Affairs, American University, to discuss how the pandemic has exacerbated the child care crisis and the vitalness of keeping the child care profession alive.
James Horne, President & CEO, Junior Achievement of New Jersey, is welcomed by Steve Adubato to shed light on his organization, which provides yo...2023-01-1630 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#82 Caution reigns while confidence retreats: what do house price falls say about confidence in the UK economy?Join UK Chief Economist James Sproule and UK Economist Daniel Mahoney as they look at why the housing market has gone into hibernation mode, and James reveals whether he thinks consumers' caution will lift as the holiday season approaches.
Listen, rate and subscribe wherever you listen.2022-12-0509 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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All in under 15 minutes.
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All in under 15 minutes.
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Speaking of homeowners, the team takes a deeper look at the current mortgage rates picture.
And as Google wraps up its publication of our mobility data, James gives us his view on what it's taught us about the "new normal".
All in under 15 minutes.2022-11-0712 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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Plus, James shares why an 8% inflation level and above is a key indicator for how long it will take for a spike in living costs to subside.
Listen in and bring yourself up to date in under 15 minutes.2022-10-3112 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#75 Weekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and External Communications Manager Sonia RothwellAs the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt works to calm the economy following significant upheaval in politics and the markets, James and Sonia look at what he's done so far and what might be on his to-do list.
All in under 15 minutes.2022-10-1812 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic Update#73 Weekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week’s Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule and External Communications Manager Sonia Rothwell.
What next for the government’s recently announced fiscal plan after the chancellor scraps the removal of the 45p tax rate? And as the latest housing market data drops, what is the outlook amid rate and wider economic volatility?
Catch up with all you need to know in under 15 minutes.2022-10-0314 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule #72On this week’s Economic Update with James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney, we have a special edition unpicking the extraordinary events since the government unveiled its so-called "mini-budget" on 23 September. James and Dan look at what the market is doing, why, and most importantly what could happen next.
All in under 15 minutes.2022-09-2613 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule #71It's a busy week in economics. In this edition of our Economic Update with James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney the team is looking at the interest rates decisions facing both the Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve.
Plus: James and Dan have compiled 10 Key Facts about the economy. How many do you know?
All in (just!) under 15 minutes.
10 Key Facts: https://reonapi.researchonline.se/f/_aWfJBpBREmUOfz4KuSytg22022-09-2114 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James Sproule #70On our 70th episode, James explains to our UK economist Daniel Mahoney why he thinks the energy price cap policy will mean that the UK will narrowly miss entering a recession.
Plus, as energy prices become slightly weaker drivers of inflation, what other costs are likely to affect our cost of living?
That and more to bring you up to date in under 15 minutes.2022-09-1213 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/52-1480192022-07-2120 min
Handelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week’s Economic Update with James Sproule and Sonia Rothwell.
There was a lot of data published last week so we’ll be talking about GDP figures, savings rates and insolvencies, and asking what they say about the health of the UK economy. Plus how is business investment looking as the economic picture sours. And we’ll take a look at data releases from across the UK housing market including rent levels.
All in under 15 minutes.2022-07-0412 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week’s Economic Update with James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney.
As interest rates move up a notch for the fifth consecutive time, James and Daniel consider what the Bank of England might do next to tackle inflation.
Plus, the team discusses the latest UK data releases on economic growth and the labour market, and we end with a look into the dilemma facing the European Central Bank as it too battles to keep inflation in check.
All in under 15 minutes.2022-06-2013 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week's podcast.
James gives his analysis of the latest worse than expected UK GDP figures and what they say about the future of the economy.
Plus, he shares a mixed picture about the speed of the return to the office around the UK.
And we take a health check on the state of the UK's housing market - all in under 15 minutes.2022-06-1312 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week's Economic Update with James Sproule and UK economist Daniel Mahoney.
James and Daniel take a look at what recent data from the Bank of England tells us about the UK’s housing market and trends in business and consumer savings.
Plus, how are trends in migration and working patterns affecting the UK labour market?
All in under 15 minutes.2022-06-0614 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Economist Daniel MahoneyOn this week's Economic Update with James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney. James and Daniel look at the latest data releases on business confidence, how energy prices are leading to starkly different inflation rates for different income groups, and they look at UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak's recently-announced financial support package. All in under 15 minutes. Don't forget to subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts.2022-05-3012 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleOn this week’s Economic Update, James Sproule and Sonia Rothwell look at the seemingly unstoppable rise of house prices. Plus, following the Bank of England's rate rise last week, what did we learn about the prospects for the UK economy and how does consumer confidence feed into that outlook? Finally, James considers if there are any bright spots (at all) on the economic horizon - all in under 15 minutes.
2022-05-0911 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 SprouleJames and Daniel Mahoney from our UK economics team look at what could be in the Chancellor's Spring Statement; how the latest Bank of England rate rise could impact house prices; and James explains the different factors that are driving inflation in the UK and the US. All that, plus analysis of the latest Google and ONS data releases.2022-03-2112 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleIn another packed Economic Update, James and UK economics team colleague Daniel Mahoney unpick what the latest data releases mean for the UK economy. In this episode they look at the UK housing market, the impact of the Ukraine crisis on global commodity prices, and why it could be good news that growth in green jobs has been slow and steady.2022-03-1416 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with UK Chief Economist James SprouleJames joins Daniel Mahoney from our UK economics team to discuss the start of quantitative tightening and what that means for the economy. Also, they look at how the conflict in Ukraine is affecting energy supply and costs, plus James' regular commentary on the last week's high-frequency data - all in under 15 minutes.2022-03-0713 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 Chief Economist James SprouleJoin James, and Daniel, our UK Economist, for this week's UK economic update. In this episode, James delves into High Frequency Data, Earnings and Employments, Inflation, Retail Sales, and Renewable Energy.2022-02-2113 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".
Subscribe to the podcast via your usual platform. 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 SprouleOn this week’s episode James shares his insights on the latest Covid data, and how quickly we may go back to ‘normal’. James also shares the recent high frequency data, employment and earnings, inflation and finally, prime residential property.2022-01-2410 minHandelsbanken Insights Economic UpdateWeekly Economic Update with Chief Economist James SprouleWelcome to this week’s economic update. James gives a full view on the UK’s economy this week, sharing his insights on getting back to work, UK GDP, trade, unemployment, inflation, interest rates and finally, productivity and how this can effect economic growth.2022-01-1713 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 min
U.P. Notable Books ClubS2: E3: Houghton: The Birthplace of Professional Hockey by William SprouleIf you’ve got a taste for hockey nostalgia, the local history of the Copper Country, or you just enjoy one of Michigan’s most popular winter pastimes, you will enjoy William J. Sproule’s Houghton: The Birthplace of Professional Hockey for the humanity it brings to the players and their cold winter sagas of the early 1900s.
Dr. William Sproule, a recently retired professor of civil and environmental engineering from Michigan Tech University, wrote the new book Houghton: The Birthplace of Professional Hockey with the hopes of cementing the Keewenaw’s crucial role in the development of this sport. Specific...2021-12-1754 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 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 economy2021-09-2012 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.2021-05-1010 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 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 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 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.2021-02-1712 min
SI, el Podcast de Somos Innovación#38 ¿Ciudadanía Electrónica en el Reino Unido?, con James SprouleEn el episodio 38 de SI, el podcast de Somos Innovación, Federico N. Fernández conversa con James Sproule acerca de su propuesta para que el Reino Unido establezca un régimen de e-Ciudadanía y e-Negocios.
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James Sproule (UK) es actualmente Economista Jefe de Handelsbanken en Londres. En el pasado se desempeñó como Asesor Económico Senior del Primer Ministro Boris Johnson. Ha trabajado también en varios think tanks británicos.
Es autor del informe “Going Global. How to make the UK the champion of worldwide entrepreneurship”, publicado por el Centre for Policy Studies (CPS).
En redes pueden...2020-09-2338 min
Irish Music Stories PodcastCuppa Tea with Daithi SprouleWhat does the Irish language have to do with the Beatles? If it hadn’t been for an unlikely stew of songs of pop music and songs learned in the Gaeltacht, singer and guitarist Dáithí Sproule might never have opened his heart to harmony and arranging. Host Shannon Heaton’s conversation with Dáithí details a beautiful integration of Irish and Beatles songs, with a mandate of beauty, respect, and mindfulness. There’s plenty of music here, too. Credits below. * * * * * * * Special thanks to Brian Benscoter, David Laveille, Parker Abercrombie, and Brad Anderson for support...2017-11-1427 min
The ConfluenceEp. 5: An '80s TV dad for mayor and Calgary's garish Stampede cartoonsThe race to become Calgary's next mayor has another entrant.
Bill Smith, a Calgary lawyer and former president of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party, formally kicked off his campaign at a well-attended event at Fort Calgary on June 12.
On this episode, we visit the launch party and speak to Postmedia politics reporter James Wood about his thoughts on a "very easy-going, likeable guy" who surprisingly, hasn't had his fill of politics just yet.
Hosts Trevor Howell and Annalise Klingbeil also talk briefly to Paul Denys, a city election official, about the so-called "red zone" for city staff and council members...2017-06-1600 min