Economic Research and Market Analysis by James Smith
James Smith: UK inflation rise in May did not occur, energy price drops to help keep peak lower
James Smith reports that UK inflation did not rise as expected in May. He highlights that falling energy prices are likely to result in inflation peaking at a lower level than previously ...
UK inflation data reveal significant decline in price growth, James Smith notes
James Smith highlights that UK inflation figures released this morning show an unexpectedly large decrease in the rate of price increases. According to Smith, despite ongoing global tensions, ...
James Smith: Bank of England holds interest rate at 3.75 percent amid Middle East uncertainty
James Smith, industry influencer, reports that the Bank of England has decided to keep its policy rate at 3.75 percent. The move comes as uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East weighs on ...
March inflation climbs to 3.3 percent after Middle East war impact, James Smith warns
New inflation figures indicate a rise in consumer prices following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. James Smith highlights that CPI inflation reached 3.3 percent in March, up from 3.0 ...
James Smith: UK CPI inflation remains steady at 3 percent for February
UK consumer price index (CPI) inflation stayed at 3.0 percent in February, according to data released this morning. James Smith highlighted that while the headline number remained unchanged, the ...
Deputy governor Sarah Breeden to speak at event Thursday, James Smith notes
James Smith announced an upcoming event on Thursday featuring Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden as a speaker. Smith described Breeden as an excellent speaker and encouraged followers ...
James Smith: Bank of England holds rates at 3.75 percent after unanimous vote
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 3.75 percent following a unanimous vote, according to James Smith. The decision comes as market participants turn their attention to how ...
January growth hits 0.2 percent, James Smith notes
January saw 0.2 percent growth on a three-month-on-three-month basis, matching market expectations. James Smith characterizes this pace as similar to the slow growth pattern that has become ...
James Smith: Inflation rates converge as housing cost differences narrow
New data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights a shift in inflationary trends, showing that inflation rates are converging as the effect of housing costs diminishes. ...
