Author Archives: Caelainn Barr

Which goods are driving inflation?

The rise in the Retail Price Index (RPI) has been causing some concern to both consumers and policy-makers. Within the aggregate figures, some components are showing VERY large rises – and others much more modest. If you’ve just paid your … Continue reading

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House prices – latest data!

The LSL/Acadametrics house price index was published today and showed that the market is going nowhere fast! Based on transactions for residential properties in England and Wales, the index showed no change over the year to March. (That’s why the … Continue reading

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Does ‘optimism’ help gauge the economic outlook?

Ipsos MORI gauge the economic outlook of the British electorate by polling members of the public, across the country in their Economic Optimism Index (EOI). In an effort to capture the views of the populace, the telephone poll is conducted … Continue reading

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