UK Growth, China Stimulus, and ECB Expectations

Eurizon SLJ Capital

The episode of 'The Long and Short of the Week Ahead,' hosted by Matt Jones with guest Neil Staines from Eurizon SLJ Capital, explores upcoming macroeconomic themes relevant to professional investors. It focuses on anticipated UK economic data, China's fiscal stimulus, and potential European Central Bank monetary policy changes. Specific attention is given to expected data releases, including employment, CPI, retail sales in the UK, and China's GDP and economic activity indicators. The discussion also touches on ECB rate-cutting expectations influenced by European economic data. Additionally, broader global macro perspectives are addressed, including China's impact on growth and economic sentiment, US election dynamics, and potential Middle East risk factors. The episode concludes with a preview of international sporting events over the weekend.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:30 UK Economic Outlook

01:43 Global Macro Perspective: China

03:07 European Central Bank Expectations

04:25 Broader Macro Picture

06:44 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

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