Retailers struggled over Christmas as embattled shoppers cut back on spending Experts had forecast a 0.5% rise in retail sales volumes – but they dropped 1% Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
A 20% home price crash? These 7 forecast models can see it—where the other 13 leading models have the 2023 housing market going Where 20 leading forecasters foresee home prices going in 2023. Fortune · Dec 7, 2022
Home-buyer mortgage approvals fell significantly in September Mortgage approvals for house purchases decreased to 66,800 in September, down from 74,400 in August, the Bank of England said. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
Pound hits two-week high as chancellor ‘brings forward debt plan and forecast’ Kwasi Kwarteng promises to release the highly anticipated financial statement ‘shortly’ The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
Jump in mortgage approvals in August is ‘calm before the storm’ Experts said the surge in loan approvals is likely to reflect people trying to lock into mortgage deals amid expectations of rising interest rates. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
UK house prices may fall 20% amid mortgage ‘carnage’, warn experts Lack of supply will prevent crash, say some, while others predict ‘simple maths’ mean property price bubble poised to burst The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022
Retail sales fall as shoppers tighten belts amid soaring prices Sales in the UK's retail sector fell by more than expected last month Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022
How soaring inflation will affect your household budget and spending over the autumn Bakery products, dairy, meat and vegetable prices pushed inflation to 10.1% in July. Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
Biggest cost of living increase in decades expected with latest inflation figures Inflation is expected to peak later this year at 13.3% and will push the UK into a recession, according to the Bank of England Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
Biggest jump in cost of living in decades expected with latest inflation figures Consumer Prices Index inflation will likely reach 9.8%, according to an average of analysts’ estimates. The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022