If you believe the media coverage of the latest consumer confidence surveys, household spending is set to collapse under the weight of the cost of living crisis, dragging the UK economy into a deep recession. But how reliable are these signals? As always, it is worth digging past the headlines. The GfK measure of consumer … Continue reading Weak consumer confidence doesn’t necessarily signal recession
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England, the Euros, and the economy…
A few quick thoughts on the economics of the Euro 2020 football tournament and calls for a snap Bank Holiday if England beat Italy in the final. England’s sterling performances during the tournament have been great for the nation’s mood. It has been fantastic to see the country come together and have so much to … Continue reading England, the Euros, and the economy…