News in Review Wednesday 8th July 2026

House price growth ticked higher in June, the economic impact of the World Cup, and the ECB Forum on Central Banking.

Key takeaways:

  • Latest Nationwide data shows house price growth increased by 2.2%, up from 1.7% in May, with regional performance varying
  • Analysis indicates England’s last match, along with the rest of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has been positive for the UK economy
  • During the ECB Forum, the Governor of the Bank of England said that any plans to reduce Bank Rate are “off the table”