Greater ManchesterQuarterly Economic SurveyQ4 2013
WELCOMEPhil Cusack President
QUARTERLY ECONOMIC SURVEYDr John Ashcroft Chief Economist
COMPOSITE LEADING INDICATOR
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Manufacturing Services
UK SALES (PRODUCTION)
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Manufacturing Construction Broad measure
UK ORDERS
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EMPLOYMENT IN MANUFACTURING
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SERVICES CONFIDENCE
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INVESTMENT IN PLANT & MACHINERY
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INTENTIONS TO INCREASE PRICES
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International Perspectives 2014
January 2014
GDP % 2013 2014
Greece -3.7 -0.4
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4
Unemployment latest (Nov) 26.9%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4
GDP % 2013 2014
Italy -1.8 0.4
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4
Unemployment latest (Nov) 12.7%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4
GDP % 2013 2014
Portugal -1.80.4
Spain -0.3 0.6
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4
Unemployment latest (Nov)Spain 26.7% Portugal 15.5%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4
GDP % 2013 2014
Ireland -0.1 1.6
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6
Unemployment latest (Nov) 12.3%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6
GDP % 2013 2014
France 0.2 0.8
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8
Unemployment latest (Nov) 10.8%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8Germany 0.5 1.8 GDP % 2013 2014
Germany 0.5 1.8 Unemployment latest (Nov) 5.2%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8Germany 0.5 1.8
GDP % 2013 2014
Belgium 0.1 0.9 Holland -1.1 0.4
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8Germany 0.5 1.8Belgium 0.1 0.9Holland -1.1 0.4
Unemployment latest (Nov)Belgium 8.4%Holland 6.9%
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8Germany 0.5 1.8Belgium 0.1 0.9Holland -1.1 0.4
GDP 20132014Greece -3.7 -0.4Italy -1.8 0.4Spain -0.3 0.4Portugal -1.8 0.4Ireland -0.1 1.6France 0.2 0.8Germany 0.5 1.8Belgium 0.1 0.9Holland -1.1 0.4
U rate latest (Nov) Denmark 6.9% Sweden 8.0% Norway 3.3% Finland 8.4% GDP % 2013 2014
Denmark 0.41.4
Sweden 0.9 2.5 Norway 1.9 2.2 Finland -0.9 1.0
GDP 2013 2014Euro Zone -0.4 1.0EU 0.0 1.3Europe W 0.0 1.3
GDP 20132014Euro Zone -0.4 1.0EU 0.0 1.3Europe W 0.0 1.3
GDP 20132014Euro Zone -0.4 1.0EU 0.0 1.3Europe W 0.0 1.3
Unemployment LatestEuro Zone 12.1% EU28 10.9%
GDP 20132014Euro Zone -0.4 1.0EU 0.0 1.3Europe W 0.0 1.3
Unemployment LatestEuro Zone 12.1% EU28 10.9%
Youth unemployment
GDP 20132014Euro Zone -0.4 1.0EU 0.0 1.3Europe W 0.0 1.3
Unemployment LatestEuro Zone 12.1% EU28 10.9%
Youth unemploment
EU Zone 24.2%Spain 57.7%Portugal 54.8%Croatia 49.7%
North America2013 2.0%2014 2.5%
Asia Pacific
2013 4.6% 2014 4.7%
Western Europe
2013 0.0% 2014 1.3%
Eastern Europe
2013 1.9% 2014 2.8%
Latin America
2013 2.6% 2014 2.9%
The World in 2014
MENSA
2013 3.7% 2014 4.1%
MENSAEgyptIsraelSaudi ArabiaNigeriaS Africa
United Kingdom
2013 2.0% 2014 2.5%
4.5% 7.5%
2.5%
2.8%
2.9%
6.0% 6.9%
2.5% 2.5%
MINT Mexico 2.9%Indonesia 6.0%Nigeria 6.9%Turkey 4.5%
BRICBrazil 2.8%Russia 2.5%India 4.5%China 7.5%
North America
15%
Asia Pacific
15%
Western Europe
50%
Eastern Europe
6%
Latin America
1%
The World in 2014 - UK Direction of Trade Stats
MENSA
7%
Based on 2012 ONS data
MINT
2%
BRIC
8%
International Perspectives 2014
January 2014
Ten Predictions for 2014
January 2014
Ten Predictions for 2014
World trade growth is expected to recover from an average 2.8% in 2013 to a trend rate of growth of around 5% over the next two years.
World Trade Growth
UK GDP Growth
UK GDP growth for 2013 will berevised up to 2% in the year.
We expect growth of 2.5% in 2014rising to 2.7% in the following year.
UK Inflation CPI basis
Unemployment Claimant Count
Unemployment - LFS Rate
Average Earnings
International Trade
International Trade
Government Borrowing
Sterling Exchange Rates
Gilt Yields
Base Rates
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
ACTION FOR BUSINESSChris Fletcher Director of Policy & Communications
2014 Overview
• Events programme – QES, QEF, A4B Forums, Council
• Increase and develop the quality of business thought leadership , member opinion and engagement
• Planned activity throughout 2014
2014 – Current action
• Late payment consultation – short survey for feedback on government consultation
• Zero Hours Contracts – government consultation
2014 – Major themes and issues
• Cost of doing business - minimum wage vs living wage
• Transport – rail, road, aviation• Energy• Business Bank• Trade• Elections and Referendums
2014 – Key Dates
• Surveys - QES, March, June, September, November
- Trade Survey , Feb- Labour Market, May- Business Environment, October
2014 – Key Dates
• Elections and Referendums- European Elections, May- Scottish Referendum, September- General Election, May 2015
2014 – Key Dates
• Events- 42 A4B events in 10 areas- Sector events and seminars, Business leaders,
Women in Business- Great Manchester Business Conference 21st March- Annual Dinner, 15th May- QES Briefings - Quarterly Economic Forecasts- Policy & Campaign Committee, Chamber Council
2014 – Online
www.gmchamber.co.ukwww.gmchambereconomics.com
CLOSING REMARKSPhil Cusack President
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