Economics in business

A PwC podcast series in which our economics experts discuss the UK and global macroeconomic outlook and what this means for businesses.

Economics in business is a news podcast hosted by PwC UK, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PwC UK hosts Economics in business, a news show with 37 episodes published.

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  Episode #36

  Global and domestic shocks - so why is the UK economy still standing? - Ep36

  Jul 16, 202630 min

  July 2026 PwC UK Chief Economist Barret Kupelian is joined by Andy Haldane, Economic Adviser to PwC UK and former Chief Economist at the Bank of England, to explore why the UK economy has been surprisingly resilient in the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East. They also discuss what the future opportunities are for the incoming Labour government, including how they can harness the increased defence spending and reset relations with business to unlock investment. For feedback or topic suggestions, get in touch with Barret at barret.g.kupelian@pwc.com .

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  Episode #35

  The Middle East at a crossroads - three scenarios for the future - Ep35

  May 27, 202625 minS0

  <p>May 2026</p><p>PwC UK Chief Economist Barret Kupelian is joined by Andy Haldane, Economic Adviser to PwC UK and former Chief Economist at the Bank of England, to explore three possible futures for the Middle East and what they could mean for businesses, markets and the global economy.</p><p>They also discuss the surprising resilience of UK private sector balance sheets, whether the recent stock market rally can continue, and why UK borrowing costs are still rising.</p><p>For feedback or topic suggestions, get in touch with Barret at barret.g.kupelian@pwc.com.</p>

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  Episode #34

  What do the Middle East developments mean for UK businesses? - Ep34

  Apr 29, 202622 minS0

  <p>April 2026</p><p>PwC UK Chief Economist Barret Kupelian is joined by Andy Haldane, Special Advisor to PwC UK, to unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and what they mean for UK businesses. They revisit the pre-escalation outlook, explore how rising geopolitical risk is feeding through into oil prices, supply chains, inflation and financial markets, and consider the implications for UK economic growth and monetary policy. <br>They also set out practical steps business leaders can take now to navigate heightened uncertainty with confidence.</p><p>For feedback or topic suggestions, get in touch with Barret at b...

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  Episode #33

  Businesses, Budgets and Beyond: Looking ahead to 2026 - Ep33

  Dec 19, 202514 minS0

  <p>In this final PwC Economics in Business Podcast of 2025, PwC UK Economics Leader Simon Oates and UK Chief Economist Barret Kupelian take stock after the dust has settled on the UK Budget. They unpack what a thicker fiscal headroom really signals for economic stability and how recent policy changes are reshaping business decisions and the labour market as firms look ahead to 2026. Barret also shares some of his economic predictions for next year, from US monetary policy and tariffs to the risk of an AI-driven market revaluation.</p>

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  Episode #32

  Caution Takes the Wheel: Households Save, Debt Mounts, Choices Narrow - Ep32

  Oct 31, 202531 minS0

  <p>With households saving more and uncertainty rising, UK growth remains mediocre. In this episode from the PwC Economics team, Barret Kupelian Chief Economist and Andy Haldane Special Advisor speak to Simon Oates, UK Economics Leader on their latest thoughts on the economy, why households are saving and weigh on the Chancellor's high-level fiscal options for the Autumn Budget. They are also joined by Fatos Koc from the OECD on a fascinating discussion on global public debt levels. </p>

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