Wake Up to Money Price check
Aug 20, 2025
David Hall, Managing Director of Brita UK, discusses how economic news shapes business and consumer confidence. Emma Wall, Head of Platform Investments at Hargreaves Lansdowne, shares insights on the British economy and investment strategies. They explore the impact of rising costs on families and businesses, particularly in food and fuel. The conversation also touches on how social media is shifting consumer behavior, especially during economic downturns. Lastly, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of launching new hospitality ventures post-COVID.
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Cautious Investor Sentiment
- Investor sentiment is cautious because weak jobs data, rising inflation expectations and political uncertainty weigh on confidence.
- Emma Wall highlights a projected inflation uptick to ~4% that will squeeze household finances and savings returns.
Keep Pay Competitive
- Monitor labour market and salary trends when setting pay to remain competitive and retain staff.
- David Hall advises staying ahead of inflation with pay rises to avoid losing talent and to attract hires.
Property Taxes Could Hit Confidence
- Property taxes like taxing gains on primary residences could be used to raise revenues if growth stalls.
- David Hall warns such tax news can dent consumer confidence and reduce spending.