Sir Charles Bean joined us for our 2nd Econ Club webinar to discuss issues surrounding the economic policy choices facing the UK. You can find resources linked to this webinar here.
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Summary October’s headline inflation rate of 11.1% was largely led by two groups: Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, and Food. This week’s chart assesses the drivers behind these groups, to judge their likely trajectory into 2023. What does the chart show? The chart shows the contribution to the overall year-on-year rate of inflation […]
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Whilst high inflation has been with us since 2021, the economic atmosphere has certainly changed through the year. This week’s chart assesses Bank Rate expectations over time to see what they tell us about the economy.
Clash of the Titans 2022
Tuesday 13th December, 6.30 PM, The Geological Society
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Whilst efforts have been made to improve efficiency, they have often ended in failure. A coordinated and committed approach is needed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and lower household bills.
Chart of the Week
Summary Financial markets have been in crisis mode ever since the budget. Institutions called on the bank of England to step in, which they did, but were we ever any close to a catastrophe? This week’s chart analyses the impact that instability in the bond market had on defined-benefit pension funds. What does the chart […]