#economic-forecast

#economic-forecast

One major drag is Russia's exorbitantly high interest rate, currently 21%, which is choking off private investment. The auto industry and mechanical engineering sectors are particularly hard hit.

The cost of the state pension triple lock is forecast to be three times higher by the end of the decade than its original estimate, according to the government's official forecaster.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that further tax rises may be necessary to address a £40 billion shortfall in public finances for the upcoming Budget.

Mortgage rates will be influenced by Fed actions, with a prolonged period of low rates needing a labor market shift or a drop in the Fed Funds rate.

Shares of Walt Disney Company have seen a sharp decline of more than -16%, despite strong Q1 2025 earnings that surpassed analyst expectations with an EPS of $1.75.

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The Chinese yuan held steady against the U.S. dollar, supported by a rebound in domestic bond yields since the beginning of the year.

The Bank of England could deliver as many as six interest rate cuts by the middle of next year, driven by weaker economic activity and lower inflation.