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Mar 2025
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The Trading Floor: Is the UK Economy on ...

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About this episode

Is the UK economy teetering on the edge, or are we all just stuck in a cycle of doomscrolling and media hype?


In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack the headlines dominating UK news, from surprisingly strong retail sales and wage growth to rising inflation forecasts and the Chancellor’s latest budget. Is this the start of a turnaround, or just a temporary blip before more pain to come?


We explore:


(01:24) The UK Economy: A Stagnation Debate

(04:21) Retail Sales: Signs of Recovery?

(07:10) Wage Growth and Consumer Spending

(10:11) Comparing UK and US Consumer Behavior

(13:50) Inflation Trends and Economic Outlook

(21:52) The Impact of the Budget on the Economy

(27:15) Final Thoughts: Is the UK on the Brink?


Listen now to find out if the UK is heading for stagnation… or finally shaking off the slump.


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