Net Zero Stewardship Programme Report 2022 Royal London Asset Management recognises the science of climate change and the impact it can have on financial outcomes for our clients if not managed appropriately. We have been engaging on climate for... PDF 2mb
Will Nicoll to take over Royal London Asset Management Fixed Income team, as Jonathan Platt to retire at the end of 2024 Royal London Asset Management today announces that Will Nicoll is to take over management of its Fixed Income Team at the end of 2024, as Head of Fixed Income Jonathan Platt sets out his intention to retire... 17 April 2024
UK GDP – still at risk of recession Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Today’s picture of falling output in July follows a relatively strong June and likely partly... 13 September 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK CPI inflation: A downside surprise means more room for a ‘skip’ from the Bank of England Commenting on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published today, Royal London Asset Management’s Senior Economist, Melanie Baker, said: “The fall in inflation wasn’t just about food and hotels, and headline... 20 September 2023 by Melanie Baker
Bank of England interest rate decision: A Hawkish-ish Hold Commenting on the Bank of England decision to leave interest rates unchanged at 5.25% today, Royal London Asset Management’s Senior Economist, Melanie Baker, said: “The key question for now is whether... 22 September 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP - on track for a fall in Q3 Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Despite past ONS revisions improving the Covid-era backstory for GDP, since early 2022... 12 October 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP – recession avoidance Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Although Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was a touch stronger than expected, the details... 10 November 2023 by Melanie Baker
Bank of England: Still three voting for a hike and no rate cut decision Commenting on today's rate decision from the Bank of England, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again flagged... 14 December 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP bounce before an Omicron dent Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management said: “Easing of supply chain pressures and a strong Black Friday look to have been among factors... 14 January 2022
UK GDP: Strong May, but still on recession watch Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Despite today’s stronger than expected figures, the UK economy remains at risk of recession.... 13 July 2022
No recession yet Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The message from the data was not as gloomy as the fall in Q2 and June GDP growth might... 12 August 2022
Stagnation signals from the PMIs Commenting on today’s PMIs, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The UK composite PMI moved closer to levels associated with falls in economic activity. Cost-of-living... 23 August 2022
UK GDP: An expected bounce; still weak Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: "The bounce in October GDP may have been a touch stronger than consensus expected after... 12 December 2022 by Melanie Baker