Ian Stewart

Chief Economist @DeloitteUK.

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What does the OBR's latest outlook tell us and what does UK Spring Budget mean for the public finances?

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How can initial GDP data be so wide of the mark?

New ONS estimates show that the UK's pandemic recovery outperformed Germany and registered similar growth to France and Italy.

But such revisions increase the uncertainty about the current outlook

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The Indian century - @IanStewartEcon https://t.co/nKAUnBWlxt

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"Measuring the economy remains an inexact science but Britain’s post-pandemic economic recovery has been stronger than previously thought."

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While concerns linger about the outlook for inflation, CFOs remain optimistic about the future of their business prospects.

To read more about the Deloitte CFO Survey results, visit: https://t.co/dJQLT2eJxT

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How are UK businesses adapting to higher interest rates?

According to the latest Deloitte CFO Survey, CFOs are shifting away from bank borrowing as a source of financing, and focusing more on debt reduction.

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Most CFOs (54%) have become more optimistic that AI can deliver improvements to business performance. 86% reported that their understanding of AI and its uses has increased.

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Our latest survey of FTSE 350 finance chiefs is out via @IanStewartEcon. Encouraging that business confidence is above average and even more encouraging that 82 per cent see opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy #NetZero #BusinessNews https://t.co/jrH9G5yLCz

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The latest survey of FTSE 350 finance chiefs by @IanStewartEcon is out today. It finds that business confidence is above average and 82 per cent see opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy https://t.co/6ft6jxqmOZ

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Has the era of low government borrowing costs come to an end?

Find out why rising inflation and central bank interest rates might threaten public spending in my latest #MondayBriefing

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In my latest Monday Briefing, I explore the factors that will influence the interest rates for the next decade.

From geopolitical tension to demographics and QT, ultra-low interest rates seem a thing of the past.

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"While the challenges facing the world’s fourth-largest economy are real, many have rather lost sight of Germany’s strengths."

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Don’t write Germany off as the sick man of Europe.

Despite the recent gloomy headlines, Germany has been here before and surprised us all.

Find out how Germany can surprise us again in my new Monday Briefing. https://t.co/w0jEeXYydD

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