"Geopolitical tensions, fragmentation of trade and financial markets, and pressures on sovereign debt markets. Elevated geopolitical tensions increase the likelihood of cyberattacks and other operational disruptions. In the FPC’s judgement, many risky asset valuations remain materially stretched, particularly for technology companies focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Equity valuations in the US are close to the most stretched they have been since the dot-com bubble". Bank of England
"The UK’s motorcycle industry has taken a battering this year, with multiple dealerships closing and annual registration figures on track to slump below the 100,000-plus totals previously considered a dependable benchmark. Despite the strain, recovery could finally be in sight, with volumes expected to soon return to normal levels. For context, the last time the sector experienced such shortfall was back in 2020, when lengthy Covid-19 restrictions hit the industry hard, seeing the UK economy shrink by almost 10% in a matter of months.
Fast-forward to January 2025, and the year kicked off with a fizzle rather than a bang, with a four-year-low of 3963 total machines registered according to the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM). At face value, that theme appeared consistent in the months that followed and by the end of September the combined motorcycle market had shifted 12,895 (15%) fewer bikes than it had last year, and just under 17,000 units fewer than the year-to-date volumes seen in 2023 and 2022 (16,849 and 16,463 respectively).
Behind the headlines, however, sales have been steadily pushing the barometer back towards healthy levels, with some months, such as September and July, nipping right at the heels of last year’s totals – down just 2.4% and 2% respectively – according to Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) data – and that’s all despite unusual behind the scenes circumstances slowing down sales". Motorcycle News
"The UK’s motorcycle industry has taken a battering this year, with multiple dealerships closing and annual registration figures on track to slump below the 100,000-plus totals previously considered a dependable benchmark. Despite the strain, recovery could finally be in sight, with volumes expected to soon return to normal levels. For context, the last time the sector experienced such shortfall was back in 2020, when lengthy Covid-19 restrictions hit the industry hard, seeing the UK economy shrink by almost 10% in a matter of months.
Fast-forward to January 2025, and the year kicked off with a fizzle rather than a bang, with a four-year-low of 3963 total machines registered according to the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM). At face value, that theme appeared consistent in the months that followed and by the end of September the combined motorcycle market had shifted 12,895 (15%) fewer bikes than it had last year, and just under 17,000 units fewer than the year-to-date volumes seen in 2023 and 2022 (16,849 and 16,463 respectively).
Behind the headlines, however, sales have been steadily pushing the barometer back towards healthy levels, with some months, such as September and July, nipping right at the heels of last year’s totals – down just 2.4% and 2% respectively – according to Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) data – and that’s all despite unusual behind the scenes circumstances slowing down sales". Motorcycle News
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