Interested in finding out more about the economy?

Then visit the 'RBS and the Economy' site at www.rbs.co.uk/economics

You can register to receive economic reports via email by completing a short form online. Examples of available reports are as follows:

International

  • Interest & Exchange Rate Forecast
    Monthly forecast table and brief bullet point note explaining any changes.
  • Eurozone Quarterly Economic Update
    Covers the region as a whole and France, Germany, Italy and Spain on an individual basis. 
  • US Quarterly Economic Update
    Macro economic outlook and risks surrounding the US economy.
  • International Weekly Review
    Summary of recent and forthcoming economic events in the United States and the Euro Zone.
  • Emerging Markets Overview
    Quarterly overview of developments in emerging markets.
  • Economic Hot Topics
    A series of topical reports which consider current issues and their impact.

UK

  • Group Chief Economist's Weekly Brief
    Weekly comment and analysis from Andrew McLaughlin. 
  • UK Monthly Economic Update
    Analysis of the state of play in the UK economy.
  • UK Quarterly Economic Update
    Detailed analysis and discussion of the risks to the outlook for the UK economy.
  • Regional Purchasing Managers Index reports
    Monthly commentary and data on the performance of each of the regional economies of the UK.
  • MPC Decision Update
    Commentary on the latest Monetary Policy Committee's decision on base rates.

Other Reports

  • Oil & Gas Index
    Monthly index of production and revenue data for the UK Continental Shelf.
  • Budget/Pre-Budget Reports
    Commentary on the Chancellor's latest Budget or Pre-Budget report.

Databank

Key economic indicators and market rates are available on a daily basis. You can access our user-friendly databank for current and historic values of UK and international:

  • Mid-market exchange rates 
  • Interest rates 
  • Commodity prices 
  • Inflation levels

Contact Details
T:
+44 (0) 131 626 3950
E: economics@rbs.co.uk