What’s impacting the UK economy and mortgage market right now

In our recent Growth Series Live webinar, Max Shepherd, Group Economist at Yorkshire Building Society and Accord, joined us to break down the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East, and what it could mean for interest rates, lending and the housing market.

In this session, Max shares his latest view on:

• How the Iran conflict is affecting global markets
• What’s happening across growth, inflation and the labour market
• The outlook for interest rates and Bank of England decisions
• Why swap rates and mortgage pricing are moving so quickly
• What this means for lenders, affordability and client confidence
• How the housing market is holding up and what to expect next

You’ll also hear Max answer questions from brokers on market volatility, affordability changes and where things could go from here.

Watch the full session below.

Markets are moving quickly, and that’s feeding through into rates, affordability and client conversations.

This session gives you a clear way to explain what’s happening and why, so you can support clients with confidence.

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Key timings:

• 1:36 - 11:51 Iran conflict and market impact
• 11:52 - 13:44 Economic outlook: growth and inflation
• 13:45- 14:52 Labour market update
• 14:53 - 16:55 Interest rates and Bank of England outlook
• 16:56 - 19:27 Swap rates and mortgage pricing explained
• 19:28 - 32:53 Housing market trends and outlook
• 32:54 Q&A session

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