30th September 2024 Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics, said: “Further declines in swap rates in September suggest there is scope for mortgage rates to fall further and for house price growth to accelerate next year.” View article
British retail sales rebound falls short of expectations Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics, said November’s rebound failed to fully reverse October’s fall and sales volumes would need to rise by 1.1 per cent in December to prevent an overall... 20th December 2024 · Financial Times
Public sector pay fuels unexpected rise in government borrowing “October’s borrowing figures underline the little wiggle room the chancellor has to significantly increase day-to-day spending,” Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said. “If she does want to... 22nd November 2024 · The Times
UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said October’s “disappointing” public finances figures “underline the fiscal challenge that the chancellor still faces, despite the big increases in spending... 22nd November 2024 · Financial Times
