Insights

Research into the UK’s Baby Boomer generation found that only 40–50% are on track for a moderate standard of living in retirement. Plus, those who receive financial advice are significantly more retirement-ready, underlining the importance of planning ahead. 

In our Economic Review of January – UK growth surprises, inflation pressures ease, markets advance and consumers show resilience

This week's edition covers the World Economic Forum in Davos, the latest UK inflation data and historic highs for the gold price.

Commercial property 2026: offices lead, AI drives data centres, retail rebounds, hotels set for stronger year.

What’s the outlook for housing in 2026: prices predicted to rise, FTBs gain choice, regional growth varies.

This week's edition covers geopolitical tensions, global economic forecasts and signs of renewed UK market resilience.

Tax changes, tenancy reform and shifting buyer support signal significant structural change across the UK housing market.

UK commercial property faces shifting taxes, rising regional office rents, resilient West End investment, and growing demand for let-ready space

UK GDP unexpectedly shrank in October as production fell, Budget uncertainty lingered and rate cuts may be on the cards.

Our Year in Review document takes a closer look at key events in 2025 impacting the global economy and markets, and looking ahead to what 2026 may have in store.  

In our Economic Review of November – the OBR sets out UK growth prospects, the Bank of England maintains interest rates at their current level following a tight vote and the labour market continues to weaken. And recent survey data suggests the retail environment remains tough, as consumer confidence declines.