Paul Hollingsworth
Paul Hollingsworth is UK economist at Capital Economics.
OpinionOpinion: Is the economy losing momentum?
Recent news about the economy points to a potential downturn. Economist Paul Hollingsworth looks into whether the picture is really so bleak
OpinionOpinion: How shoppers will cope with the real pay squeeze
On the face of it, households appear to be coping with the squeeze on their real incomes fairly well.
OpinionOpinion: Thankfully, inflation is nearing its peak
The resurgence of inflation has been one of the key themes this year, and is the primary driver of the squeeze on households’ real incomes that is currently underway.
OpinionOpinion: Hammond’s Autumn Statement brings more of the same
Philip Hammond’s first (and last) Autumn Statement will have disappointed those hoping for a bold “reset” of fiscal policy.
AnalysisAnalysis: How far and fast will inflation rise?
One of the big headwinds facing consumer spending is the pick-up in consumer price inflation set to occur over the next couple of years.
OpinionOpinion: impact of the national living wage six months on
The introduction of the national living wage in April does not appear to have stifled the retail sector – at least not yet.
OpinionOpinion: Will policy-makers come to the rescue post-Brexit?
With the economic outlook having deteriorated since the referendum, it is no surprise that expectation of action by policy-makers has grown.
OpinionOpinion: In the wake of the Brexit vote, will the economy now collapse?
Following the referendum the UK economy faces some tough challenges, but the next few years could be less severe than many are predicting.
OpinionOpinion: Are Brexit worries holding back the consumer recovery?
“Fears about a potential Brexit” seem to be the go-to explanation for almost any sign of economic weakness at the moment.
OpinionOpinion: How bad is the retail sector’s productivity problem?
It is no secret that the UK economy has a productivity problem. What may come as a surprise is that the retail sector has actually fared better than most.
OpinionOpinion: Should retailers fear the economic impact of a Brexit?
With less than 100 days until the EU referendum, concerns about the impact on the UK economy, and retailers in particular, are running high.