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Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update

Handelsbanken plc

Welcome to the Handelsbanken Insights podcast where we share news and commentary on the UK economy and property sector. New episodes each Monday. Handelsbanken is a local, relationship bank, built on sustainable values. Visit https://www.handelsbanken.co.uk/en/ to find out more about us and our unique model. Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/25058754/admin/dashboard/ See https://www.handelsbanken.co.uk/en/about-us/important-information for privacy information.

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00:15:25

#225 Iran War: what's the outlook for jet fuel supplies?

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/04/20

James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at the continuing Middle East conflict's impact on jet fuel and diesel supplies. Is the situation as bad as some commentators are saying?Plus, ahead of this week's inflation figures, February's GDP data showed that before the conflict, UK GDP was slightly healthier than thought. James explains why that might not be as positive as it looks.And as property investors tell us they see opportunities in data centres, Daniel shares how current economic

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00:15:17

#224 Another deadline for Iran, and what's up with...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/04/13

In this week's podcast, as the US commits to starting a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at several potential economic scenarios the latest action could prompt.Plus, what is private credit and why is the energy price shock drawing more attention to it?And in property news, James looks at what's happening in the UK's prime property market.Subscribe wherever you're listening - and why not leave us a review too so that other people can find

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00:16:05

#223 How can government and central banks tame the...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/03/30

Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule take stock of the latest economics news and consider recent calls for more North Sea oil drilling to counteract the effects of the Iran war.Plus, what other tools are available to help government and central banks control those effects?Don't forget to subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.

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00:18:38

#222 Breaking news from Iran but does it change the...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/03/23

With developments from the Middle East still emerging at time of writing, our economics experts James Sproule, Johan Löf and Daniel Mahoney give their latest analysis on how markets and central banks are responding to events over there, including reaction to the Bank of England's unexpected unanimous decision to hold interest rates. And listen in to find out what happens when a story breaks during recording...All in a specially-extended edition.🔔 Sign up to our free monthly Rate Wrap newsletter

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00:12:19

#221 BoE rate cut unlikely as Iran war enters third week

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/03/16

The Bank of England will announce its decision on UK interest rates this week, in the shadow of continuing conflict in the Middle East.Our UK Chief Economist James Sproule joins Sonia Rothwell to unpack the implications.And following news of flat month-on-month GDP figures for January, where does that leave the UK economy as it faces the effects of the Iran war?All in under 15 minutes. Don’t forget to rate us wherever you’re listening. Handelsbanken ResearchWar in the Middle East – macro

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00:18:06

#220 Iran conflict: how the economic impact is...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/03/09

Just over one week from the start of the Iranian conflict and although things are slightly clearer, it’s a fast-moving situation. ⁠Johan Löf⁠ and ⁠James Sproule join Sonia Rothwell to give their reaction to weekend developments in the conflict, such as a spike in the price of oil, and to explain how they will affect:📊 Interest rates📊 Inflation📊 GrowthPlus, James explains why upcoming UK GDP figures are still relevant despite the recent market volatility.Please rate us and wherever you're

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00:13:29

#219 Iran attacks: what now for the global economy?

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/03/02

Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf and UK Chief Economist James Sproule join Sonia Rothwell to explain how the weekend's air strikes on Iran are already affecting global trade.And in Spring Statement week, James looks at the latest consumer confidence figures, a key indicator for the health of the UK economy.All in under 15 minutes.🔗 Read our Macro Comment on the effects of the latest crisis in the middle east:

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00:14:59

#218 US Supreme Court Trump tariffs ruling: what does...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/02/23

In the latest edition of our weekly economics podcast with ⁠Daniel Mahoney⁠, ⁠Johan Löf⁠ and ⁠James Sproule we discuss:🔔 US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs🔔 Latest UK data including wage inflation and retail sales🔔 An alternative vision for the UK's fiscal framework.All in under 15 minutes.

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00:14:40

#217 UK's political risk could affect interest rate...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/02/16

James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney review the latest GDP figures, and Dan shares the findings of our new research looking at how political uncertainty in the UK could hit the outlook for interest rates. Plus, why bad weather can rain on the UK economy.All in under 15 minutes.💡 Read our report: "UK political risk moves from help to hindrance"

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00:12:58

#216 Rates decision surprise and markets eye UK...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/02/09

Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule unpick the latest Bank of England rates decision following a surprise pivot by the MPC. Plus, has a recent report rattled markets by suggesting the chancellor has run out of "fiscal headroom"?And following the departure of the Downing St Chief of Staff, is political risk for UK assets weighing on markets?All in under 15 minutes.We'd love to hear what you think, why not leave a review wherever you're listening?

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00:15:56

#215 Fed chair nominee reaction and UK interest rates...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/02/02

Kevin Warsh is President Trump's nominee as Fed chair - Daniel Mahoney and our Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf discuss what the markets made of the choice. And UK Chief Economist James Sproule looks at residential property prices and shares our prediction for this week's interest rates decision.Subscribe and rate us wherever you get your podcasts.

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00:16:29

#214 Our first Global Macro Forecast of 2026

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/01/26

Join UK Chief Economist James Sproule and our Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf as they reveal our expectations for the world's economy at the start of 2026. Global recovery loading...but risks still loomImproving sentiment supports consumption and investment beyond AI and defenceThe outlook for interest rates in the US and Europe.And UK Senior Economist Daniel Mahoney offers 3 potential scenarios for how AI could affect the global economy.🖱️ Download the Global Macro Forecast - The Economy

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00:14:07

#213 2026 outlook for UK growth, interest rates, and...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/01/19

Ahead of the release of our Global Macro Forecast, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney pull out some of the key predictions about the UK's economic path in 2026.All in under 15 minutes.Why not rate us wherever you subscribe?

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00:14:44

#212 What's blocking economic growth in 2026?

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/01/12

This week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney drill down into what's hampering growth in the UK and EU compared to the United States.Rate us and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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00:14:44

#211 🔔 HNY! How will 2025's key economic stories...

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2026/01/05

In the first podcast of 2026, Daniel Mahoney joins James Sproule to look back at 2025's key economic stories. Dan explains why some of them could still have an impact in 2026. Those include: inflation, interest rates, and how political issues are shaping the outlook for the economy and markets.All in under 15 minutes.💡 We'd love to hear what you think, so why not drop us a review wherever you're listening?

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00:12:50

#210 Well, 2025 went quickly

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2025/12/15

Join Daniel Mahoney, James Sproule and Johan Löf for our last podcast of 2025. They discuss the latest UK economic data, and share what they expect from the Bank of England's final rate decision of the year. Plus, what do 60, 1939, and 2 have in common? Listen in to find out!Don't forget to rate us wherever you get your podcasts, meantime we wish all of our listeners a happy Christmas and peaceful new year.

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00:12:40

#209 AI and the UK economy: hype vs reality

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2025/12/08

This week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney take a look at how artificial intelligence is being used by business, how quickly it's really being adopted, and how it's affecting UK economic growth predictions. All in under 15 minutes. Rate us and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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00:15:31

#208 What we thought of the budget

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2025/12/01

In a special edition of the podcast, Daniel Mahoney is joined by UK Chief Economist James Sproule, Jasmine Crabb from Handelsbanken Markets, and Stephen Cowling head of wealth management at Handelsbanken Wealth, to pick over the bones of the autumn budget.They discuss:📈 📉 The market reaction💷 Changes to personal and business taxation📊 How the budget affects the outlook for the UK economySubscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.

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00:15:00

#207 Why what you think can affect inflation 💡

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2025/11/24

What you think about prices going up can actually affect whether they do. In a special edition of the podcast, Daniel Mahoney explains to our Global Head of Forecasting Johan Löf why that matters in the battle against inflation. Hit subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.Read Daniel's Macro Comment: How concerned should we be about elevated consumer inflation expectations?

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00:10:57

#206 Pre-budget economic healthcheck

Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update ·

2025/11/17

After a spasm in gilt markets as the government appeared to ditch plans to raise income taxes, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney take stock of the UK economy as we countdown to the November 26 budget. And with gilts in the headlines, James looks at how government bonds have performed in recent history. All in under 15 minutes.Rate us wherever you're listening and please do leave us a comment too.

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