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Oct 2026
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The party conference season is over for 2026 but Labour and the Conservatives both set out some eye-catching economic policies for voters. On this week's podcast Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule pick out some of the key ideas. Plus, is the UK housing market showing signs of life? Subscribe to Handelsbanken Insights wherever you're listening and please leave us a review.
Rises in bond yields across the UK, France and the US among other countries, have sparked concerns among economists, with some yields reaching generational highs. What's driving the movement and what could governments do to bring the exuberance under control? Plus, the UK's economic data is nonetheless looking slightly more upbeat - why is that and will it last? And as we wait to see if the government will move the threshold on its proposed "mansion tax", the team looks at how that and changes to inheritance tax could disproportionately hit families in certain parts of the UK. All on our regular podcast with Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule . Please leave us a review and let us know your thoughts on this week's topics.
On this week's podcast with Sonia Rothwell and James Sproule . The UK gets a mixed scorecard on growth prospects from the OECD – is it a fair assessment? With the UK budget only a month away, pressure is mounting on Chancellor John Healey as the economic data is showing good and bad news. What should he pay most attention to? And home ownership has long been the dream of many – we’ll look at data which shows that lenders are offering higher levels of loans, a trend that started just after the global financial crisis.
The Bank of England held base rate as predicted so thoughts now turn to what its next move will be. In this week's podcast with Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule , the team discusses what is likely to shape November's decision. Plus, the bank also announced a surprise change to its regular quantitative tightening activity. Jame s explains what that was and what it means. And how has the UK suddenly become more productive? Listen now to find out.
Daniel Mahoney , James Sproule and Johan Löf talk about the cautiously positive thinking behind the latest Global Macro Forecast , our flagship research report which is published three times per year. Download and read it here. Do you agree with the outlook analysis?
Our weekly podcast is back for the autumn. Since our last episode the UK has gained a new prime minister and new chancellor but some problems haven't changed much since July. In this week's opening episode, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at the current issues heating up global bond markets. They also turn their attention to commercial property where higher gilt yields have squeezed the premium commercial property typically enjoys over them. What could happen next to valuations and yields? 🎧 Listen in to find out.
As we get ready to put away the microphones until September, there's just time to look ahead to the Bank of England's interest rate decision on July 30, and dig into what's happening in the US economy - why does it seem to be defying economic gravity? Plus, what is happening with AI stocks and why? With Daniel Mahoney, Cameron Willard and Johan Löf . Subscribe where you're listening to get our first podcast of the new season, out on September 7.
As Andy Burnham is confirmed as the new UK prime minister, Sonia Rothwell and Daniel Mahoney pick out some of the areas of economic stress that await in the Downing St in-tray. As the Middle East ceasefire appears to have collapsed, how is it feeding into markets? And could AI be a blessing or challenge for the new PM as he pledges to fix the economy? All in under 15 minutes. Why not leave us a review wherever you're listening?
In this week's podcast, Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule gauge the economic impact of the latest escalation between Iran, the US and Israel. Plus, James talks about the OBR's view of what the UK economy could look like 50 years in the future. And is the UK becoming more or less unequal? Listen in to find out.
A new dawn is imminent in Westminster, so Sonia Rothwell and James Sproule discuss some of the ideas being floated by the man expected to become the UK's next prime minister, Andy Burnham. And the Bank of England’s influential decision-makers panel reported last week – what’s keeping the UK’s CFOs awake at night? And in our regular property segment, as 10-year gilt yields are raised, what’s the long-term impact on property returns? Please subscribe wherever you're listening.
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