UK inflation rate slows to lowest level for more than two years
1 year ago

UK inflation rate slows to lowest level for more than two years

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UK inflation eased back to its lowest level for more than two years last month as falling petrol prices helped drive a bigger-than-expected fall, official figures show. “But many families are still struggling with high prices so we will continue to prioritise measures that help with cost-of-living pressures.” open image in gallery UK inflation eased back to its lowest level for more than two years last month as falling petrol prices helped drive a bigger-than-expected fall, official figures show Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said: “The fall in inflation will come as a relief to families. “Prices are still going up in the shops, household bills are rising, and more than a million people face higher mortgage payments next year after the Conservatives crashed the economy.” Work and pensions secretary Mel Stride said the inflation fall could allow the Bank of England to ease interest rates – helping homeowners struggling with mortgage costs. “There was also a price drop for a range of household goods and the cost of second-hand cars.” open image in gallery The war in Ukraine has been used as an explanation for soaring inflation The ONS figures showed that falling prices at the fuel pumps helped bring down the rate of inflation, with the average cost of petrol dropping by 4.1p a litre between October and December, to stand at 151p last month.

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U.S. consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides
2 weeks, 4 days ago

U.S. consumer spending rises in November; monthly inflation subsides

The Hindu  

U.S. consumer spending increased in November, underscoring the economy's enduring strength, which prompted the Federal Reserve this week to project fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than it had three months ago. Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, rose 0.4% last month after a downwardly revised 0.3% gain in October, the Commerce Department's Bureau …

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US Fed’s preferred inflation yardstick edges higher by 2.4% in November, stays within Wall Street estimates

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure rose for a second straight month in November by 2.4 per cent, yet stayed within Wall Street estimates. The US Commerce Department's data showed on Friday that the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.4 per cent year-on-year in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3 per cent in October. At 2.4 …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. The modest monthly inflation figures in Friday’s report point to one likely reason why the Fed was willing to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday: Its preferred inflation gauge, known …

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

LA Times  

An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. The modest monthly inflation figures in Friday’s report point to one likely reason why the Fed was willing to cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday: Its preferred inflation gauge, known as the …

As the Bank of England holds interest rates, should we fear ‘stagflation’?
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

As the Bank of England holds interest rates, should we fear ‘stagflation’?

The Independent  

Should “stagflation” be our word of the day? Concern about the other problems might explain why the Bank of England’s committee voted the way it in deciding to hold rates even when other central banks have been cutting. The doves this time were concerned about Britain’s “weakening labour market” – although it would have to weaken a lot for Britain …

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.75% but says UK economy stagnating

The Independent  

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UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

UK interest rates held at 4.75% amid ‘heightened economic uncertainty’

The Independent  

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Bank of England HOLDS interest rates despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bank of England HOLDS interest rates despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England kept interest rates on hold today despite mounting alarm at the stalling economy. Interest rates, which influence how much banks charge for loans and mortgages, are used as a tool by the central bank to keep inflation at its 2 per cent target level. Most economists had thought the latest data, and the prospect of price …

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K.’s central bank warned Thursday of “heightened uncertainty” as it kept interest rates on hold after inflation moved further above target, even at a time when the British economy is flatlining at best. The Bank of England’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.75% with new data showing inflation rising to 2.6%, …

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold despite paltry economic growth
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bank of England set to keep UK interest rates on hold despite paltry economic growth

The Independent  

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Interest rates live updates: Bank of England verdict due after surprise inflation rise
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Interest rates live updates: Bank of England verdict due after surprise inflation rise

The Independent  

Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves said the figures are a ‘reminder that for too long the economy has not worked for working people For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN …

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold TODAY despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold TODAY despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold today despite mounting alarm at the stalling economy. Interest rates, which influence how much banks charge for loans and mortgages, are used as a tool by the central bank to keep inflation at its 2 per cent target level. Rob Wood, chief UK economist for Pantheon Macroeconomics, said: …

UK interest rates set to be held at 4.75% after inflation rises again
3 weeks ago

UK interest rates set to be held at 4.75% after inflation rises again

The Independent  

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Inflation rates live: Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.75 per cent
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3 weeks ago

Inflation rates live: Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.75 per cent

The Independent  

Chancellor of the exchequer Rachel Reeves said the figures are a ‘reminder that for too long the economy has not worked for working people For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN …

FTSE inches higher despite caution after jump in UK inflation
3 weeks ago

FTSE inches higher despite caution after jump in UK inflation

The Independent  

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Inflation is up again – and this time, it’s fired by ‘greedflation’
3 weeks ago

Inflation is up again – and this time, it’s fired by ‘greedflation’

The Independent  

With inflation jumping to 2.6 per cent, is it time to start discussing “greedflation”? The increase to 2.6 per cent in the Consumer Prices Index for the year to November, compares with October’s 2.3 per cent. The number dipped below the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target as recently as September when it came in at 1.7 per cent. …

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased
3 weeks ago

Where inflation accelerated in November – and where it eased

The Independent  

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Inflation analysis: Prices rising faster means higher borrowing costs for longer amid recession fears
3 weeks ago

Inflation analysis: Prices rising faster means higher borrowing costs for longer amid recession fears

The Independent  

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UK inflation increases as cigarettes and petrol drive price rises
3 weeks ago

UK inflation increases as cigarettes and petrol drive price rises

The Independent  

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What does rising inflation mean for you - and has it killed off a Bank of England interest rate cut?
3 weeks ago

What does rising inflation mean for you - and has it killed off a Bank of England interest rate cut?

Daily Mail  

Inflation in the UK climbed to 2.6 per cent in November, it was revealed today, as the rise in the cost of living accelerated again. James Smith, developed markets economist, UK, at ING, said: 'Our base case is for back-to-back to rate cuts from February onwards, with Bank Rate falling to 3.25 per cent later in the year. While services …

U.K. Inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November
3 weeks ago

U.K. Inflation rises further above Bank of England's target in November

The Hindu  

Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest level since March, driven by an increase in fuel prices last month, official figures showed on Wednesday. Rate-setters had anticipated a pick-up in inflation when the central bank last cut rates in early November as price pressures eased earlier in the year — in September, inflation had fallen to its lowest …

UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold
3 weeks ago

UK inflation increase solidifies expectations interest rates will be kept on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose to its highest level in eight months during November, official figures showed Wednesday, a development that has cemented market expectations that the Bank of England will opt against cutting borrowing costs this week. It said stubbornly high inflation in the crucial services sector, which accounts for around 80% of the U.K. economy, and …

Inflation rises AGAIN to its highest level since March: Price rises hit 2.6 per cent driven by spikes in the cost of petrol and fags to increase pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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3 weeks ago

Inflation rises AGAIN to its highest level since March: Price rises hit 2.6 per cent driven by spikes in the cost of petrol and fags to increase pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Daily Mail  

Inflation rose for the second month in a row in November, hitting 2.6 per cent to further increase pressure on Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves over her Budget's impact on the country. Spikes in petrol and tobacco prices drove CPI to 2.6 per cent, up from 2.3 per cent in October, the Office for National Statistics said. Ms Reeves said: 'I …

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Surge in wages means beleaguered borrowers must wait for interest rates cut

The Independent  

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India’s wholesale inflation dips to 1.89% in November after hitting four-month high in October
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

India’s wholesale inflation dips to 1.89% in November after hitting four-month high in October

Firstpost  

Headline retail inflation, the key target for the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decisions, eased to 5.48% in November, down from 6.21% in the prior month India’s wholesale inflation slowed in November to 1.89% year-on-year, easing from the previous month, due to a smaller increase in food prices, government data showed on Monday. The wholesale inflation rate, a proxy …

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates after jump in inflation

The Independent  

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US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% …

Retail inflation slows down in November
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Retail inflation slows down in November

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the significant easing of food prices, especially vegetables, India’s retail inflation slowed to 5.48 per cent in November as compared to 6.21 per cent in October. “But the CPI-based headline inflation increased from an average of 3.6 per cent during July-August to 5.5 per cent in September and further to 6.2 per cent in October 2024, the …

Consumer inflation moderates slightly to 5.5% in November
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Consumer inflation moderates slightly to 5.5% in November

The Hindu  

India’s retail inflation cooled slightly to 5.5% in November from a 14-month high of 6.2% in October, but remained significantly elevated for rural consumers at 5.95%, while dropping to 4.8% for their urban counterparts. “The decline in inflation in November 2024 is mainly due to decline in inflation in ‘food & beverages’ group,” the National Statistics Office said, pointing to …

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Retail inflation slows slightly at 5.48%

Hindustan Times  

Retail inflation rose to 5.48% last month, a slower pace of increase compared to 6.21% in October, data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed on Thursday. Despite the slowing pace of growth in prices, the Consumer Price Index-based rate of retail inflation stayed above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% tolerance level, with two percentage points of …

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November as compared to 6.21% in October, check main reasons
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4 weeks ago

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November as compared to 6.21% in October, check main reasons

India TV News  

India's retail inflation has declined to 5.48 per cent in November compared to 6.21 pewr cent in October, mainly due to easing food prices, especially vegetables, according to government data released on Thursday. According to Consumer Price Index data released by the National Statistics Office, the inflation in the food basked reduced to 9.04 per cent in November. The CPI-based …

U.S. wholesale inflation accelerated in November, a sign that some price pressures remain
4 weeks ago

U.S. wholesale inflation accelerated in November, a sign that some price pressures remain

LA Times  

Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago. The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before it reaches consumers — rose 0.4% last month …

US inflation rose for second straight month: What are the challenges for Trump now?
4 weeks ago

US inflation rose for second straight month: What are the challenges for Trump now?

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump has made tackling inflation and reducing the cost of living a cornerstone of his campaign. However, the recent uptick in inflation suggests the road ahead may be more complex than anticipated Inflation in the United States ticked up for the second consecutive month in November. The consumer price index, a key measure of inflation, rose to 2.7 …

Inflation likely eased to 5.5% in November: Mint poll
4 weeks ago

Inflation likely eased to 5.5% in November: Mint poll

Live Mint  

India’s retail inflation is expected to have eased to 5.5% in November from 6.2% the previous month, driven by a seasonal decline in vegetable prices, according to a Mint poll of 16 economists. Even if inflation moderated in November, it would still have exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's medium-term target of 4% in all but two months since September …

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

US inflation ticked up last month as some price pressures remain persistent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Fueled by pricier used cars, hotel rooms and groceries, inflation in the United States moved slightly higher last month in the latest sign that some price pressures remain elevated. Though inflation is now way below its peak of 9.1% in June 2022, average prices are still about 20% higher than they were three years ago — a major …

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Inflation heated up last month as consumer prices rose 2.7%, underscoring the slog ahead

CNN  

CNN — Inflation heated back up again in November, but it likely wasn’t bad enough to keep the Federal Reserve from cutting rates next week. “We have some PTSD around egg prices from the pandemic and certainly lingering avian flu outbreaks; but those prices being up almost 40% year over year certainly is another thing people will look at in …

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD
1 month ago

UK interest rates to fall more slowly than expected after Budget – OECD

The Independent  

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Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October
1 month, 1 week ago

Soft landing? Not so fast: Inflation heated back up in October

CNN  

CNN — The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge just moved in the wrong direction. “The big picture is inflation is still a risk; that hasn’t changed,” Elizabeth Renter, senior economist at NerdWallet, told CNN in an interview. “The disinflationary trend that we saw earlier this year has effectively stalled as we head into what’s likely going to be a bumpy …

RBA unlikely to lower interest rates in 2024 despite inflation at its lowest level since July 2021
1 month, 1 week ago

RBA unlikely to lower interest rates in 2024 despite inflation at its lowest level since July 2021

ABC  

Australia's inflation rate remained steady in October, with analysts tipping this price data won't change the Reserve Bank's mind to hold interest rates at their highest level in about a decade until at least early 2025. The inflation rate held at 2.1 per cent annually, with the rising price of food, alcohol, cigarettes and recreational activities keeping it up, while …

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Energy costs push UK inflation to 2.3 percent

China Daily  

Inflation in the United Kingdom increased to 2.3 percent in October, putting pressure on the Bank of England to wait until next year before making additional interest rate cuts. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics, or ONS, on Wednesday showed that surging household energy costs pushed the consumer price index higher, breaking the pattern of declining inflation rates …

Millions hit with mortgage blow as rise in inflation crushes hopes of interest rate cut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Millions hit with mortgage blow as rise in inflation crushes hopes of interest rate cut

Daily Mail  

Interest rate cut hopes were crushed yesterday after a bigger-than-expected rise in inflation to a six-month high - in a blow to millions of borrowers. Higher inflation will add to the Bank of England's reluctance to cut its benchmark interest rate, currently at 4.75 per cent. Latest economists' forecasts Rachel Reeves's Budget has also dented rate cut hopes - as …

The shock rise in inflation spells bad news for mortgages
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The shock rise in inflation spells bad news for mortgages

The Independent  

A mere month after inflation undershot the Bank of England’s 2 per cent target, it’s back up again – in the sharpest spike in two years. The Consumer Prices Index jumped to 2.3 per cent in October, against 1.7 per cent the previous month, dealing a death blow to any hopes of a second straight interest rate cut in December. …

UK inflation hits six-month high of 2.3% on high energy bills; BoE stresses on gradual rate cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK inflation hits six-month high of 2.3% on high energy bills; BoE stresses on gradual rate cuts

Live Mint  

British inflation jumped by more than expected last month to rise back above the Bank of England's 2% target and underlying price growth gathered speed too, showing why the BoE is moving cautiously on interest rate cuts. Consumer prices rose by an annual 2.3% in October, pushed up almost entirely by an increase in regulated domestic energy tariffs, after a …

What rising inflation means for you: HUGO DUNCAN on why it dashes hopes of a Christmas Bank of England rate cut
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What rising inflation means for you: HUGO DUNCAN on why it dashes hopes of a Christmas Bank of England rate cut

Daily Mail  

There will be no early Christmas present from the Bank of England. The jump in inflation announced today – from 1.7 per cent in September to 2.3 per cent in October – has dashed any lingering hopes of another interest rate cut this year. Inflation spiked to 2.3 per cent in October as fears grow over the impact of the …

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October

Associated Press  

LONDON — Inflation in the U.K. rose sharply to a six-month high in October and back above the rate targeted by rate-setters at the Bank of England, official figures showed Wednesday, cementing market expectations that there will be no further cuts in borrowing costs this year. The Office for National Statistics said higher domestic energy bills pushed up consumer price …

Fears Budget, Ukraine war and global trade tensions could spark fresh cost of living crisis after inflation spikes to 2.3% in October - more than expected and above BoE's target
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fears Budget, Ukraine war and global trade tensions could spark fresh cost of living crisis after inflation spikes to 2.3% in October - more than expected and above BoE's target

Daily Mail  

Inflation spiked to 2.3 per cent in October as fears grow over the impact of the Budget, Ukraine war and global trade tensions. Inflation spiked to 2.3 per cent in October as fears grow over the impact of the Budget and global trade tensions The effects of the huge borrowing and spending splurge by Rachel Reeves have also yet to …

Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills

The Independent  

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Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills

The Independent  

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Inflation behaving more like a magician who tricks you again and again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inflation behaving more like a magician who tricks you again and again

New Indian Express  

The main culprit is food inflation, which jumped to 10.87%, largely led by vegetable prices that rose by a staggering 42.18% in October. As Deputy governor Michael Patra noted, inflation will likely encounter a hump in the near months largely due to an adverse base and one-off shocks to prices of vegetables, edible oils and gram. The fact that inflation …

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Annual inflation may have risen in October for the first time in seven months, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after steadily cooling for more than two years. From September to October, core prices are expected to have risen 0.3% for a third straight month — a pace that, if sustained, would exceed the Federal …

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