The jump in interest rates and worsening global backdrop leaves the economy facing recession, and elevated debt levels are a downside risk to our forecast for a moderate peak-to-trough fall in GDP of 1.0%. For now, our expectation that inflation will drop back sharply means there is scope for the Bank to cut interest rates next year, which would reduce the risk of a prolonged deleveraging cycle.
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