Think jobs, spending and house prices seem Brexit-proof? Fingers crossed for next year

The positive economic data of the past week could be testament to the wisdom of UK households, but it's more likely to be testament to Bank intervention. And how long can that protect us? Almost two months after the Brexit vote, Britain's economy remains in rude health. Unemployment is at its lowest for 10 years, inflation remains low and consumer spending in July was strong. The doom-mongers who predicted a panic in the aftermath of the referendum were wrong. Even house prices have continued to...