02
Dec
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A bitter New Year’s Eve for the United Kingdom
Probable contraction of -2.5% in Q4. Increasing economic risks at the beginning of 2021. Limited room for manoeuvre for the BoE. Weak pound sterling. FTSE 100 trading at 17% discount.
Key points
- A few more days to avoid a disastrous no-deal Brexit for the British
- Temporary rebound in GDP in Q3
- Probable contraction of -2.5% of the economy in Q4
- Confidence once again at an all-time low
- Leading indicators somewhat more circumspect
- BoE to increase its asset purchase programme rather than introduce negative rates
- Slight rise in long-term rates
- Likely return of pressure on the pound sterling
- Short-lived catch-up of British equities?