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UK election won’t transform the economic outlook

The result of the UK general election could have short-term effects on sterling asset markets, but it won’t transform the economic outlook. Whatever the outcome, the next five years will be characterised by a painful fiscal squeeze, sluggish economic growth and ultra-loose monetary policy.

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