What Can Investors Expect From Osborne's Statement?

The video discusses the UK's public finances, highlighting the constraints faced by Chancellor George Osborne due to increased borrowing and budget deficit challenges. Despite these issues, the UK economy shows positive growth, with unemployment falling and wages rising. Osborne is expected to announce measures to support small businesses and possibly reform the stamp duty system. The business community, represented by the CBI, seeks a pro-growth budget with reforms in business rates and R&D credits.

What financial challenge is Chancellor George Osborne facing according to the transcript?

• Reducing the budget deficit

• Increasing public spending

• Raising taxes

• Increasing investment spending

Which positive economic indicator is mentioned in the transcript?

• Increasing unemployment

• Rising interest rates

• Decreasing inflation rates

• Economic growth for seven consecutive quarters

What potential measure could Osborne announce to support small businesses?

• Introduction of new tariffs

• Increase in corporate tax

• Reduction in VAT

• Unlocking £1 billion of support

What is one of the key demands from the CBI for the autumn statement?

• Increase in foreign aid

• Reduction in defense spending

• Overhaul of the business rate system

• Increase in public sector wages

What does the CBI want to ensure while promoting local growth?

• Increase in local government spending

• Reduction in local government powers

• Maintaining the integrity of the internal system

• Increase in local taxes