Making sense of the UK economy

Following his appearances on Series 1, 2 and 3 of Barclays Mortgage Insider Podcast, William Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer at Barclays Wealth & Investments, is back by popular demand to help make sense of current economic conditions in his own inimitable style. Will joins regular host and property expert Phil Spencer to carefully plot his way through what remains a mixed economic picture. Within the podcast, he outlines the ramifications of recent economic shocks, the role played by the media, interest rates projections, inflationary challenges and how technology can help regenerate the UK economy. He also addresses fears of a new banking crisis, how the government can manage debt burdens accumulated over the pandemic and outlines the key areas for mortgage brokers to focus on in their daily business activities and throughout the advice process. This episode offers some fascinating insights into the complex nature of the UK economy and how it reacts to domestic and world events. This episode was recorded on 19th May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The evolving role of the mortgage broker is becoming increasingly complex. The performance and potential of the housing market is an ever-changing landscape, but help is here. The award-winning Mortgage Insider Podcast – brought to you by Barclays – is back and   better than ever. Renowned TV presenter and property expert Phil Spencer guides you through the trials and tribulations of the housing world. Phil, along with industry-leading guests from the world of economics, financial services, and of course housing, takes you beyond the headlines to help you navigate the world of mortgage markets. This is an in-depth plunge into the world of mortgages, so listen and follow to find out moreabout the current mortgage market, how rates are set, the insider take on housing, changes to buy-to-let, marathon mortgages and helping clients plan for a worst-case scenario.  The Mortgage Insider Podcast – you can’t afford to miss it.