BOE's Carney Says U.K. Growth Resilient Since Brexit

The transcript discusses the UK's economic resilience post-referendum, highlighting a stronger growth forecast due to factors like eased fiscal policy and a firmer global economy. Despite this, business investment remains flat, and GDP is projected to be lower than pre-referendum expectations. Financial markets are adjusting to new economic prospects, with a focus on consumer strength and market pessimism.

In what ways are households adjusting their spending in response to economic changes?

What does the text suggest about the relationship between consumer strength and financial market pessimism?