23rd August 2024 Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said: “Overall, today’s release highlights the tight fiscal backdrop that the chancellor faces ahead of her first Budget on 30 October.” View article
UK house prices rise more than expected in December “Nationwide house price index suggests that the boost from pent-up demand released after the Budget had a bit further to run,” said Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics. “It is striking that the... 2nd January 2025 · Financial Times
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
