Quarterly Bulletin - 2021 Q2

Our Quarterly Bulletin explores topics on monetary and financial stability and includes regular commentary on market developments and UK monetary policy operations.
Published on 25 June 2021

Topical articles

Household debt and Covid

This article explores whether household debt has amplified the impact of the Covid crisis on the economy, and whether it might in future. We examine the impact of the crisis across different households, how they responded, and what implications this has had for household debt burdens so far.

Household debt and Covid


Influences on investment by UK businesses: evidence from the Decision Maker Panel

This article uses data from the Decision Maker Panel, a large and representative survey of UK businesses, to better understand how the UK’s decision to leave the EU and the Covid pandemic have affected business investment. It also examines how businesses expect to react to the corporate tax changes announced in the March 2021 Budget. 

Influences on investment by UK businesses: evidence from the Decision Maker Panel

 

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