# #228 Busy UK data week: what's in store for inflation, employment and earnings, and retail sales?

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Podcast: [Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/handelsbanken-insights-economic-update-3582626)
Published: 2026-05-18T12:47:26+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/handelsbanken-uk/episodes/228-Busy-UK-data-week-whats-in-store-for-inflation--employment-and-earnings--and-retail-sales-e3jhidv
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The continuing political uncertainty in the UK is top of the agenda for markets. Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule look at what effect it's had on gilts. Plus, it's a busy week for economic data, with fresh figures due on inflation, employment and earnings, and retail sales. And as we release our fifth annual Property Investor Report, James and Dan look at how some of the results fit in with the existing market. All in under 15 minutes. Subscribe where you're listening, and why not leave us a review too? Read our 2026 Property Investor Report Browse our other macro economic insights and reports .

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