UK Housing Market Data Response RICS Residential Lettings Survey (2008Q2) 19th August 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Surging inflation expectations suggest next rate move is up The Bank of Japan predictably left rates on hold today. But with inflation expectations surging to record highs, and the current economic downturn expected to be relatively short-lived and shallow, we... 19th August 2008 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Economics Update SNB’s optimism likely to prove misplaced Upbeat comments from Swiss National Bank Chairman Jean-Pierre Roth in this morning’s press are atodds with our own view. While it is true that some aspects of the Swiss economy appear robust fornow... 19th August 2008 · 1 min read
Asia Economics Update Chinese consumers on top of the world With consumer spending outpacing expectations, China will this year contribute twice as much to growth in real global consumption as the US, euro-zone and Japan combined. (See Chart 1.) This should... 18th August 2008 · 1 min read
US Economics Weekly Inflation should quickly drop back from 17-year high 18th August 2008 · 1 min read
China Economics Update Chinese consumers on top of the world With consumer spending outpacing expectations, China will this year contribute twice as much to growth in real global consumption as the US, euro-zone and Japan combined. (See Chart 1.) This should... 18th August 2008 · 1 min read
