Howard Archer

This is still a pretty benign report overall and broadly in line with Bank of England expectations contained in the read more

This is still a pretty benign report overall and broadly in line with Bank of England expectations contained in the February Inflation Report.

Overall, the mortgage approvals and lending data indicate that the more robust housing market activity evident in the second half read more

Overall, the mortgage approvals and lending data indicate that the more robust housing market activity evident in the second half of 2005 has continued into 2006.

House prices are likely to remain relatively flat for an extended period,

House prices are likely to remain relatively flat for an extended period,

In economic terms at least, Wednesday's budget seems set to be a very low key affair.

In economic terms at least, Wednesday's budget seems set to be a very low key affair.

It currently seems a pretty safe bet that interest rates will not change for several more months to come, if read more

It currently seems a pretty safe bet that interest rates will not change for several more months to come, if at all this year.