Macroeconomic analysis
The CBI's economic analysis group is responsible for monitoring, analysing and formulating a view on UK and global macroeconomic developments and the economic outlook
What we do
The team periodically conducts work on economic issues of relevance. This is in addition to our quarterly economic forecast and the analysis of the CBI's business surveys.
We give policy makers, analysts and our members our views and analysis but also use intelligence from these sources to formulate our own assessment of economic trends.
Our work forms a key contribution to the CBI's policy campaigns, providing economic rigour and background analysis.
News and publications
In going for growth, we really are all in this together, says Carr
The budget was a start — now the coalition must go further and faster, writes the CBI president in the Sunday Times
Political peace dividend but no economic dividend
In a speech to over 160 senior business leaders at the CBI Northern Ireland Annual Economic Briefing in Belfast, the organisation’s chairman, Ian Coulter made clear that the battle for securing a lower corporation tax for Northern Ireland was reaching a critical point
Sir Roger Carr's speech to the CBI's Annual Dinner
The CBI president tells politicians and business leaders at Grosvenor House that firms must face up to four 'hard truths'
Chuka Umunna MP explains the importance of the CBI
Speaking at the CBI's annual dinner, the shadow business secretary says the CBI is a "fantastic organisation" which plays a very important role in keeping politicians "on their toes"
CBI responds to Prime Minister's speech on the economy
The CBI responded to a speech by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, on the economy
CBI members: What next for business?
At the CBI Annual Dinner, leaders from IBM, KPMG, Alstom and Computacenter explain the challenges facing UK firms, and the steps the government can take to help business
CBI responds to General Motors' announcement to invest £125 million at Ellesmere Port
The CBI responded to the announcement by General Motors (GM) that it will invest £125 million and create 700 new direct jobs at its Vauxhall plant in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, where the new Astra car is to be built
CBI comments on PAC report on adult apprenticeships
The CBI comments on a Public Accounts Committee report on adult apprenticeships
William Hague's speech to the CBI's Annual Dinner
'All of us know that sustainable growth in our economy is not going to come from Government spending fuelled by debt, or from domestic demand. It is going to come from investment, including inward investment, and from boosting the share of our economy that comes from exports'
Sir Roger Carr's speech to the CBI's Annual Dinner
'In the race for growth, business doesn’t need to feel the crack of ministerial whip to step up the pace. The going may be heavy at times, but the horses are willing, the course is understood and the will to win is undoubtedly shared by us all'
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