{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/61532f6d28eee90013840184/69c27a141a160b44dbf88b84?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"UK inflation fears and worrying employment figures are causing an economic storm","description":"<p>Last week, Bank of England (\"BoE\") Governor Andrew Bailey warned markets against getting excited on rate rises after the Monetary Policy Committee (\"MPC\") voted unanimously for a steady hand, keeping rates at 3.75%. A conflict-driven energy price surge has caused markets to factor in an interest rate hike by September, with up to three rises anticipated this year due to inflation fears. The UK labour market is concerning: jobless claims rose by 24,700 in February, and wage growth hit a five-year low of 3.9%. Rising energy costs could trigger a new price shock; Cornwall Insight forecasts the price cap will rise by £332 annually in July. Political uncertainty is high as PM Keir Starmer's government faces internal pressure, with former deputy PM Angela Rayner warning that time is running out before the May local elections...</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stocks featured:</strong></p><p>Diploma, BP and Endeavour Mining </p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about the investment management services offered by Walker Crips, please visit our website:</p><p>https://www.walkercrips.co.uk/</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is intended to be Walker Crips Investment Management’s own commentary on markets. It is not investment research and should not be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy, sell or trade in any of the investments, sectors or asset classes mentioned. The value of any investment and the income arising from it is not guaranteed and can fall as well as rise, so that you may not get back the amount you originally invested. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Movements in exchange rates can have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of any non-sterling denominated investment. Nothing in this podcast constitutes advice to undertake a transaction, and if you require professional advice you should contact your financial adviser or your usual contact at Walker Crips. Walker Crips Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 226344) and is a member of the London Stock Exc</p>","author_name":"Walker Crips Investment Management Limited"}