# #212 What's blocking economic growth in 2026?

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Podcast: [Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/handelsbanken-insights-economic-update-3582626)
Published: 2026-01-12T13:54:43+00:00
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This week, James Sproule and Daniel Mahoney drill down into what's hampering growth in the UK and EU compared to the United States. Rate us and subscribe wherever you're listening.

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