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
No UK recession, yet Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The unexpected rise in November GDP reduces the chance that the UK is already in ‘technical... 13 January 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP: Not quite a recession – press release, Melanie Baker Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The UK escaped being in technical recession with two consecutive quarters of negative GDP... 10 February 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP only 0.3% above pre-Covid levels Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Even with no growth in February, the risk now looks limited that the UK records a negative... 13 April 2023 by Melanie Baker
Royal London Asset Management appoints Chief Client Officer Royal London Asset Management today announces the appointment of Ed Venner as Chief Client Officer, as it continues to expand its international growth strategy. Ed Venner joins on 13 May 2024 from Franklin... 10 April 2024
Royal London Asset Management appoints Head of Private Assets Royal London Asset Management has today announced the appointment of Mr. William Nicoll to a new role as Head of Private Assets. Mr. Nicoll joins Royal London Asset Management from M&G where he held the... 02 October 2023
UK CPI: A touch stronger than expected, no clear steer for BoE in November Commenting on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) published today, Royal London Asset Management’s Senior Economist, Melanie Baker, said: “Headline inflation is still likely to fall quite a lot further. Powerful... 18 October 2023 by Melanie Baker
Bank of England: Hiking 25bp, probably not done yet Commenting on The Bank of England (BOE) interest rate rise, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management said: “The Bank of England’s MPC continues to signal a meeting-by-meeting data... 23 March 2023 by Melanie Baker
Royal London Asset Management supports SSE’s Just Transition report Royal London Asset Management welcomes the publication of SSE’s latest Just Transition report, which follows the launch of the company’s Just Transition Strategy in November 2020. Royal London Asset Management... 23 May 2023 by Carlota Garcia-Manas