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The Weekly Briefing from Capital Economics

Capital Economics
Inflation
German Economy
United States
China
Interest Rates
Economic Growth
Federal Reserve
Automotive Industry
European Economic Integration
Us-China Relations
UK General Election
Labor Market
Chinese Overcapacity
Global Economic Outlook
Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Emerging Markets
Global Economic Performance
Russia
US Inflation
Janet Yellen

Capital Economics, a world leading provider of macroeconomic insight, presents The Weekly Briefing – the show with all you need to know about what's happening in the global economy and markets. From the Fed's next decision to China's slowdown to moves in equities, bonds and FX, each week, our team of economists take apart the big economic and market stories and highlight the issues that investors ... more

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The year began amid optimism that Europe was finally prepared to meet its economic potential. But as the end of 2025 approaches, how much has actually changed in the European story of weak growth and political fragmentation? In this special episode o... more

After all the kite-flying, the doom-laden briefings and the policy U-turns, the UK Budget landed well with the markets. But did gilts rally simply because the news wasn’t worse, or has the government genuinely won over the bond vigilantes?  And for a... more

Is the bubble bursting? Despite a big earnings beat from Nvidia, concerns about overheated AI valuations are mounting. Jonas Goltermann weighs the risks that the equities rally is fading. We also look at what to expect from Rachel Reeves’ Budget afte... more

Where is the big macro payoff from the surge in artificial intelligence investment? And is AI wiping out entry-level jobs? The latest episode of The Weekly Briefing from Capital Economics unpacks these questions and examines what this new wave of tec... more

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Recent Guests

Julian Evans-Pritchard
Head of China Economics Service at Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: US–China trade war – What’s driving the latest escalation
Neil Shearing
Group Chief Economist of Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: US–China trade war – What’s driving the latest escalation
Tom Matthews
Head of Asia-Pacific Markets coverage at Capital Economics
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Episode: Global Outlook: US leads, Europe lags | China’s equities boom
David Oxley
Head of Commodities and Climate Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: US economy pre-Fed health check | Oil prices vs geopolitics
Andrew Kenningham
Chief Europe Economist at Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: US jobs hit, France’s budget gridlock and China's world order optics
Thomas Ryan
Economist on the US team at Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: BoE division, data confusion, looming US CPI | Taking Trump’s manufacturing pledges to task
Stephen Brown
Deputy Chief North America economist at Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: What if Trump fires Powell? | Global inflation signals and the policy outlook
Mark Williams
Chief Asia Economist at Capital Economics
Capital Economics
Episode: The global economy's fragile underpinnings plus BYD, DeepSeek and China's productivity problems
Jonas Goltermann
Deputy Chief Markets Economist
Capital Economics
Episode: Risk vs uncertainty in the Middle East, dollar in focus, and new Asia market coverage

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David Wilder
Host of the Weekly Briefing and Chief Economist, providing expert commentary on macroeconomic insights.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Independent timely macroeconomic analysis

    Knowledgeable insight.

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    Paiching Hung
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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More AI bubble fears, the UK Budget countdown and Saudi Arabia’s global pivot
Q: How significant is the geopolitical relationship between Saudi Arabia and the US following recent meetings?
The meeting signifies an attempt to reset relations, indicating a shift towards US alignment while addressing concerns regarding Saudi ties with China.
More AI bubble fears, the UK Budget countdown and Saudi Arabia’s global pivot
Q: What are the expected implications of the upcoming budget on the UK economy?
The budget is anticipated to raise taxes by around £38 billion, potentially reducing GDP growth by 0.2% next year, which may impact inflation and interest rates.
Is AI killing jobs, and when does the growth payoff arrive?
Q: Is AI destroying opportunities for young job seekers?
While AI is impacting entry-level job availability, it's essential to recognize that other factors, such as a general labor market slowdown and changes in hiring practices, also contribute.
Driving in fog, standing on ice: The Fed and the fragile trade truce
Q: How confident are we that we have an idea of what's going on in the labor market?
ADP data may not be reliable, but it can provide some signals; however, overall labor market health looks suspect with job cut announcements.
Driving in fog, standing on ice: The Fed and the fragile trade truce
Q: How are we expecting this shutdown to proceed?
There may not be enough data from the government shutdown, complicating the Fed's decisions at their next meeting.

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