Steven Bell

In the recent reporting season, European companies have bettered the performance of their US counterparts.

Recent economic data has been strong enough to ease fears around looming recession.

Steven Bell assesses the economic backdrop and prospects for markets. Any recession could be a short-lived one and the UK could surprise on the upside.

The outlook for inflation has improved and it could fall below 4% in the UK and Eurozone by the end of the year, says Steven Bell. But the ECB and BoE will continue to raise rates. Why?

Steven Bell, our Chief Economist EMEA, explains why we are going to have to wait to get an accurate sense of how the land really lies.

Steven Bell, our Chief Economist EMEA, looks ahead and suggests a brighter outlook for the UK and European economies.

We discuss how far interest rates could rise, assess the severity of any economic contraction, and look forward to opportunities as recovery emerges.