Ruth Gregory
Ruth Gregory is an economist at Capital Economics, known for her expertise in analyzing economic data and trends. In light of the latest inflation figures in the UK, she offered a perspective that the domestic pressures reflected in the data were not as severe as the Bank of England had anticipated.
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Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics discussing public finances.
Sharp fall in government borrowing in December, figures show
United Kingdom· 2026-01-22
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief economist at Capital Economics, analyzing construction output.
UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecastsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics.
US economy grows at fastest pace in two yearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Ruth Gregory is a deputy chief UK economist who discussed the potential for further rate cuts.
Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, noted the contraction in the economy as a reason to expect interest rate cuts.
Lower clothing prices help inflation fall by more than expectedUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Ruth Gregory commented on the surprise contraction in the economy and its implications for interest rates.
UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in OctoberUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said that together the latest government borrowing and retail sales figures painted a 'pretty grim picture' of the economy.
Government borrowing for October higher than expectedUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist with Capital Economics, said that even without the drag on GDP growth by the JLR cyber-attack, the economy 'is struggling to gain decent momentum'.
UK growth in third quarter slows after big fall in car productionUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said it was doubtful the country 'will maintain this pace of growth' between July and September.
UK economic growth slows but beats forecastsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Ruth Gregory, deputy chief economist at Capital Economics, suggested that the increase 'perhaps provides a tentative sign that firms are passing on more of April's rise in National Insurance Contributions in their selling prices'.
Chocolate price rises hit record as food costs growUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-18
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics.
UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fallUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-10
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics who discussed the implications of wage growth on interest rates.
Ryanair tells flight attendants to repay salary risesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-20
Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, suggested that the number of employers expecting to hire more staff in the next three months had fallen to a record low.
This surprise resilience may not be temporaryUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-15Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said the further softening in employment in April suggests businesses continued to respond to the rise in business taxes.
Rachel Reeves says UK economy 'beginning to turn a corner'United Kingdom· 2025-05-15
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics who discussed the implications of wage growth and interest rates.
UK jobs market continues to weakenUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics who discussed the labour market's response to tax changes.
Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factoriesUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics who provided insights on the jobs market.
UK unemployment hits highest since 2021
Nigeria· 2025-05-13Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics, said the borrowing overshoot raised the chances of 'more tax hikes'.
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade dealUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-23
Ruth Gregory believes that the surprisingly strong growth will be short-lived.
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Croatia· 2025-04-12
Ruth Gregory is the deputy chief UK economist who commented on the UK's surprisingly strong growth.
UK economy grew more than expected in FebruaryUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-11
Ruth Gregory expressed doubts that the rise in inflation would prevent further rate cuts.
Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school feesUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19
Ruth Gregory, economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, discussed the implications of the inflation figures.
UK inflation rises to 10-month high of 3% in January – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-19