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Shock drop in inflation
Inflation has fallen from 3.3% to 2.8%, raising hopes that the Bank of England could ease rates later this year.
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Bank expected to hold Bank Rate today
Decision makers at the Bank of England are set to keep the rate at 3.75% with inflation above target.
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Inflation rises as Middle East conflict drives up prices
Price rises have hit fuel and transport hardest but are expected to soon spread to the rest of the economy.
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Gulf ceasefire builds hopes for lower mortgage rates
Improved market sentiment has fed into rate expectations, but Capital Economics’ Ruth Gregory warns mortgage costs are unlikely to fall quickly.
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Shock rise in inflation to 3.4% after five-month fall
‘Disappointing’ December increase in inflation raises fresh questions over expected base rate cuts in 2026.
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REACTION: Inflation holds steady as rate cut hopes rise
September's 3.8% CPI figure has confounded expectations and raised hopes for next Bank of England cut being brought forward to February.
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Industry reacts as shock inflation rise ends hopes of base rate cut
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) hit 3.8% last month, up from 3.6% in June and is likely to reach at least 4% in September.
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INDUSTRY REACTION: Shock rise in inflation to derail rate cut hopes
Higher bills and taxes push inflation to 3.5%, putting pressure on Bank of England to put further interest rate reductions on hold.
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REACTION: Inflation rise deals blow to hopes of Base Rate cut
Property industry leaders react to latest figures showing inflation rose more than expected last month to hit 3%.
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