Tag "Bank of England"
UK consumer debt: A cause for alarm?
As consumer debt in the UK reaches pre-2008 financial crisis levels within a new low interest rate austerity dynamic, we examine whether there is reasonable cause for concern and how the Government and Bank of England mitigate the risk.
The Week Ahead
World responds to executive orders and congressional plans. US unemployment will serve as opening salvo to unified Republican government. Japan holds interest rates. Bank of England to make first interest rate decision since hard Brexit announcement. All in The Week Ahead.
Can stimulus measures offset the impact of Brexit?
In August, the Bank of England announced that fiscal stimulus may be an option, but this may not be enough to counter the uncertainty caused Brexit
The Week Ahead
Argentina continues pro-market blitz. Cyber and digital come to the fore. Federal Reserve releases minutes. The SNP faces Brexit. BoE hits the road.
Can stimulus measures offset the impact of Brexit?
The Bank of England eyes a fiscal stimulus. This may not be enough to counter the uncertainty caused by the Brexit
The Week Ahead
Trump campaign resets. Turkish and Russian presidents meet. Brazil impeachment proceedings begin. Economies react to BoE decision. All in The Week Ahead.
The Week Ahead
Olympics kick off. BoE sets rates. US election shifts into high gear. Muslim leaders meet. South Africa votes. All in The Week Ahead.
Can Britain survive economically post-Brexit?
In June, Britain voted to leave the European Union after decades of membership. The political consequences were immediately apparent, but the economic consequences are still to be determined.
Atlantic divergence in monetary policy as US economy outpaces EU
Over a longer horizon, a greater focus on domestic conditions means that the Fed may start raising rates from record lows well before European central banks.
The Week Ahead
EU deals with banks. Hague rules on South China Sea. French Socialists in limbo. BoE taks Brexit policy. China releases GDP figures.
