#135 UK economy: "The lethargy continues"
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With the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meeting this week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney look at whether we can expect to see interest rates changing, and ask is that even the most interesting detail to look out for? They consider whether recent economic data could sway the MPC one way or the other. Plus, a key indicator of health in the housing sector is the level of construction activity. James explains what he's seeing in the numbers and what that shows about where house prices may go. Subscribe and rate us wherever you're listening.
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