Rob Wood
Rob Wood is the chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, known for his insightful analyses of the UK economy. He has been a prominent voice in discussions surrounding inflation and unemployment trends, providing forecasts that aim to clarify the economic landscape amidst fluctuating market conditions.
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Rob Wood predicted a December interest rate cut but anticipated a lengthy delay until another cut thereafter.
UK inflation rate falls to 3.6% in year to October
United Kingdom· 2025-11-19
Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said data 'all but seals a December rate cut'.
UK growth in third quarter slows after big fall in car productionUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, said the UK's finances were looking pretty resilient.
UK economy saw zero growth in JulyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-12
Rob Wood is the Chief Economist for the UK at Pantheon Macroeconomics who predicts interest rate cuts due to Trump's tariffs.
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Greece· 2025-05-01
Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, noted the impact of US tariffs on UK growth.
The economic damage from Trump’s tariffs is piling up
United States· 2025-04-23
Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, explained that inflation will head higher again in the coming months.
Gold jumps above $3,300 and global shares sell off after US curbs chip sales to China; UK inflation slows – business live | BusinessUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-16
Rob Wood indicated that rate setters would remain cautious on rate cuts following recent wage growth figures.
Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on ReevesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-21
Rob Wood of Pantheon Macroeconomics said rate setters would remain cautious on rate cuts following recent wage growth figures.
US Federal Reserves warns Trump's tariffs may increase pricesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Rob Wood indicated that rate setters would remain cautious on rate cuts.
Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school feesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Rob Wood, of Pantheon Macroeconomics, said rate setters would remain 'cautious' on rate cuts following the recent wage growth figures.
UK wages continue to outpace inflation, figures showUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, predicts the unemployment rate will be restricted to 4.5%.
Chill of inflation threatens Britain again after Europe’s long, hard winter | InflationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-15
