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UK Economy Gets Surprise Boost From Weather, World Cup

Thursday, August 13, 2026


HSBC economist Liz Martins said the Bank of England's policy outlook may shift following the economy's expansion in June. The expansion followed a month of sunny weather and the football World Cup. Martins made the remarks on Bloomberg Television.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-13/hsbc-s-martins-sees-boe-on-hold-as-data-look-alright-video

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