Relief in Parts

This week's economic news is like an espresso: a pick-me-up shot of relief for UK consumers welcoming falling prices and surging deposits, but with a bitter aftertaste for businesses facing post-Brexit export challenges and tight liquidity. The Eurozone and China’s economies have perked up, yet a cautious US Fed continues to hold rates firm. Is the economic cup already half full, or are we waiting for the real strong stuff to come?