Expert views
Commentary submitted by Sarah Coles in their own words.
Back to profileBank ‘unlikely’ to cut interest rates but decision a close call, experts say
The Bank won’t want to drag its feet, given the weakness creeping into the employment market and the fact that growth has been so sluggish.
Property transactions – when no news is good news
It means that the looming Budget hadn’t brought things to a standstill. It wasn’t exactly a flurry of activity though.
UK house prices edge higher in October
Budget-related uncertainty is hovering in the background, along with weakness in the jobs market and sticky inflation.
Income tax hike most feared potential change in Budget
As the speech creeps ever-closer, the chatter around income tax has intensified. It’s no wonder it has come up.
Reeves signals tax rises being considered at Budget during Saudi Arabia visit
The government is between a rock and a hard place for the autumn Budget.
Changes to the cash ISA allowance won’t turn savers into investors
It is not the cash ISA that’s the barrier to investing, it’s confidence. It’s understanding when the right time is to take risk.
Wage growth slips back as jobless rate hits highest since 2021 – ONS
Unemployment has been trending up for three years and vacancies are well below their pre-pandemic levels.