13 October 2017 Bank of England Faces A Choice Between Credibility and The Economy Says BNY Mellon

The BoE's allusion to a possible rate rise is beginning to look like "policy error", according to one strategist, but if the bank rescinds its earlier guidance then bearish voices around Sterling w…

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12 October 2017 Nomura: Bank of England to Raise Rates Once Every Six Months

Past cycles show the Bank of England (BOE) usually raises interest rates much more frequently than the market expects, according to research by Nomura, which could mean a stronger Pound going forwa…

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12 October 2017 Banks Getting Stricter on Unsecured Lending Shows Latest Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey

Banks are becoming more discerning on consumer credit after rise in default rates. Mortgage supply and demand is stable while costs have come down. Credit demand from businesses has dipped after an…

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10 October 2017 UK Economic Growth May Have Accelerated In Third Quarter - Economists

Both manufacturing and construction industries showed signs of life in August while recent data has shown wages and consumer spending more resilient than first thought 

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10 October 2017 Disappointing August Trade Deficit Data Masks Broader Improvement

Beyond the third quarter, the broader trend in trade is more positive and the prospect remains that it could still add meaningfully to growth over the coming quarters.

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06 October 2017 What Three Different Brexit Scenarios Could Mean For The Economy: The HSBC View

A "No Deal" WTO Brexit would mean the Pound-to-Dollar rate falls to 1.10 and the economy enters recession, contracting by 1%.

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06 October 2017 UK GDP Forecasts Cut at Bank of America, Timing is Everything When it Comes to Brexit Transition

Analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch have cut their forecasts for the UK’s economy saying a combination of interest rate rises, Brexit uncertainty and subdued consumer confidence will weigh.

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