Howard Archer

Nevertheless, limited core inflation in January will not deter the ECB from hiking interest rates by a further 25 basis read more

Nevertheless, limited core inflation in January will not deter the ECB from hiking interest rates by a further 25 basis points on Thursday.

This underpins our belief that the Bank of England is too optimistic on the growth outlook and will eventually end read more

This underpins our belief that the Bank of England is too optimistic on the growth outlook and will eventually end up trimming interest rates by a further 25 basis points.

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

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

The evidence of marked improvement in the manufacturing sector further guarantees there will be no interest rate cut this Thursday. read more

The evidence of marked improvement in the manufacturing sector further guarantees there will be no interest rate cut this Thursday. Indeed, we admit it is looking increasingly questionable whether interest rates will be trimmed further.

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.