Former chief economist at the Bank of England, Andy Haldane and BBC's chief economics correspondent, Darshini David discuss the UK economy's direction and interest rates staying the same. They explore when mortgage rates may drop and the need for more evidence on price rises. Plus, insights on political shifts and surprising defections within parties.
Bank of England maintains interest rates to observe further price rises before considering cuts.
Embracing risk-taking is crucial for economic growth, urging a shift towards investments and innovation.
Deep dives
Resignation of Nadim Zahawi
Nadim Zahawi's resignation as a Tory MP and his decision not to contest the next election was discussed on the podcast. The letter he wrote announcing his resignation was critiqued for its use of language and reference to Shakespeare. Zahawi's political journey from his difficult early life to becoming the Chancellor was highlighted, including his appointment and subsequent resignation in a short span of time.
Bank of England's Interest Rate Decision
The Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates was analyzed. Despite signs of economic growth and inflation reaching the target of 2%, there were discussions within the Monetary Policy Committee about the possibility of cutting rates. Views on the timing of rate cuts varied, with some members advocating for earlier cuts to support the economy.
Impact on Mortgage Rates
The potential impact of the Bank of England's interest rate decisions on mortgage rates was explored. Expectations of future rate cuts led to a slight decrease in mortgage rates, affecting individuals looking to remortgage or purchase a home. The conversation delved into the complexities of how central bank decisions influence consumer borrowing costs.
Encouraging Risk-Taking for Economic Growth
The podcast featured a discussion on the importance of embracing risk-taking for economic growth. Emphasizing the need for investments, innovation, and entrepreneurship, the conversation highlighted the challenges of risk aversion post-financial crisis. Calls were made for a shift in mindset towards taking calculated risks to stimulate growth and overcome economic stagnation.
Today, we look at whether the UK economy has “turned a corner”, and if so why interest rates were kept the same?
The Bank of England has announced it is keeping interest rates the same, for the sixth month in a row. The Governor Andrew Bailey has said it needs to "see more evidence" that price rises have slowed further. So when will mortgage rate start to drop? Adam is joined by Andy Haldane, former chief economist at the Bank of England and Darshini David, the BBC’s chief economics correspondent.
And, 24 hours on from the shock defection of Natalie Elphicke to Labour - Chris speaks to the former Tory MP.
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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Miranda Slade. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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