Economic Review – January 2026

In our Economic Review of January – UK growth surprises, inflation pressures ease, markets advance and consumers show resilience.  

Key takeaways: 

    • UK economic momentum strengthened into 2026, with GDP rebounding and business surveys signalling improving private sector confidence
    • Inflation ticked higher in December, but economists expect the rise to fade as temporary factors unwind
    • Markets delivered solid January gains despite volatility, while labour demand softened and consumer confidence edged higher


Economic Review

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