Negotiations between the UK and the EU have stalled

04 Oct

Negotiations between the UK and the EU have stalled

A preliminary financial agreement is crucial. GDP is flagging. Inflation remains high. The devaluation of the pound is having a limited impact. Rate hike likely in November.

Key Points

  • A financial agreement with Europe before negotiating other aspects of Brexit
  • Is Theresa May still in charge?
  • The pound rises and stabilises against the major currencies
  • Overall, the depreciation of the pound is having a negative impact on GDP
  • The BOE elucidates the likelihood of a rate hike
  • Consumers remain wary, as does the BOE
  • GDP is flagging, but leading indicators seem more positive
  • Real estate prices decrease in London
  • Inflation still not stabilising
  • Long-term rates back on upward trend
  • Insufficient visibility with regard to UK equities