James Smith
James Smith is a Developed Markets Economist at ING, responsible for the bank's analysis and forecasts on the UK economy and Bank of England monetary policy. He regularly publishes economic commentary and research on UK macroeconomic trends, inflation, and interest rate developments.
Claims from James Smith
James Smith“A Bank of England rate hike now looks unlikely barring a severe spike in energy prices through July, which isn’t our base case. We expect a prolonged pause and cuts to resume in 2027.”Jul 06, 2026