Bank of England: Still three voting for a hike and no rate cut decision Commenting on today's rate decision from the Bank of England, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) again flagged... 14 December 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP bounce before an Omicron dent Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management said: “Easing of supply chain pressures and a strong Black Friday look to have been among factors... 14 January 2022
UK GDP: Strong May, but still on recession watch Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Despite today’s stronger than expected figures, the UK economy remains at risk of recession.... 13 July 2022
No recession yet Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The message from the data was not as gloomy as the fall in Q2 and June GDP growth might... 12 August 2022
Stagnation signals from the PMIs Commenting on today’s PMIs, Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The UK composite PMI moved closer to levels associated with falls in economic activity. Cost-of-living... 23 August 2022
UK GDP: An expected bounce; still weak Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: "The bounce in October GDP may have been a touch stronger than consensus expected after... 12 December 2022 by Melanie Baker
No UK recession, yet Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The unexpected rise in November GDP reduces the chance that the UK is already in ‘technical... 13 January 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP: Not quite a recession – press release, Melanie Baker Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “The UK escaped being in technical recession with two consecutive quarters of negative GDP... 10 February 2023 by Melanie Baker
UK GDP only 0.3% above pre-Covid levels Commenting on this morning’s UK GDP data Melanie Baker, Senior Economist at Royal London Asset Management, said: “Even with no growth in February, the risk now looks limited that the UK records a negative... 13 April 2023 by Melanie Baker
Royal London Asset Management appoints Davina Goodall-Smith as new Chief Operating Officer Royal London Asset Management and PortfolioMetrix today announce a new collaboration with the launch of the RL Global Government Bond Fund. The partnership builds on the success of the £1bn UK-based International... 20 October 2025
Royal London Climate Transition Plan Our CTP describes how we will support the goals of the Paris Agreement across our operations, our supply chain and the investments PDF 3mb
