Weekly Economic Briefings > Uk Weekly Economic Briefing

In a light week for data, the public finances continued to improve at a steady pace, albeit below the OBRs expectations. But those expectations are likely to see a significant shift in Novembers Autumn Statement. Meanwhile, survey evidencehas been consistent with a post-referendum hit to business confidence but overall activity continuing to expand at a modest pace.This should bolster the position of the more hawkish members of the MPC.