UK inflation Archives - Financial Mirror

BoE must stop, not just pause rate hikes

The Bank of England’s recent decision to pause interest rate hikes has been met with relief, but it should go further and stop hikes altogether, warned the CEO of a leading independent

22nd September 2023

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BoE decision a coin toss after encouraging inflation report

By Craig Erlam Everyone at the Bank of England undoubtedly breathed a collective sigh of relief on Wednesday, joining the rest of us, as inflation subsided much more than expected in August.

21st September 2023

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Cautious start to week, central bank meetings ahead

By Craig Erlam A cautious start to the week ahead of a bunch of central bank meetings that will likely set the tone for the remainder of the year. There’s every chance

19th September 2023

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BoE pause may not be as far away as thought

By Craig Erlam A big couple of weeks are in store for the Bank of England and Friday’s figures may support the case for a more balanced debate on September 21,

8th September 2023

Markets/World

FTSE outperforms amid sterling weakness and falling UK yields

By Craig Erlam The pound was on the decline again on Thursday, having fallen over the last couple of days on the back of some worrying economic figures from the UK. Whether

25th August 2023

Markets/World

UK to see more progress on inflation

By Craig Erlam Recent UK economic data has been a mixed bag, with wages rising at a much-accelerated rate, but inflation decelerating as expected. While the Bank of England will be relieved

23rd August 2023

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UK inflation offers hope for Bank of England

By Craig Erlam It’s been a long time coming, but inflation in the UK is finally on the decline and in a rare show of good news, it’s falling at a faster

19th July 2023

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UK economy continues to show resilience, China disappoints

By Craig Erlam The UK economy posted a small contraction in May which was much better than forecast, as the country continues to show strong resilience in the face of significant pressures.

13th July 2023

Markets/World

Traders hesitant, IMF cautiously optimistic, more Saudi warnings

By Craig Erlam Equity markets were broadly lower on Tuesday as traders monitor debt ceiling talks in Washington, take note of new IMF forecasts, and hear fresh warnings from the Saudi Energy

24th May 2023

Markets/World

Uninspiring UK Q1 growth

By Craig Erlam A day after the Bank of England upgraded growth and inflation forecasts for the UK, economic data confirmed on Friday the country posted growth (just) in the first quarter,

12th May 2023

Markets/World

UK inflation

BoE must stop, not just pause rate hikes

BoE decision a coin toss after encouraging inflation report

Cautious start to week, central bank meetings ahead

BoE pause may not be as far away as thought

FTSE outperforms amid sterling weakness and falling UK yields

UK to see more progress on inflation

UK inflation offers hope for Bank of England

UK economy continues to show resilience, China disappoints

Traders hesitant, IMF cautiously optimistic, more Saudi warnings

Uninspiring UK Q1 growth

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Promising inflation data ahead of Friday’s eurozone HICP

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MOODYS: Turkey accelerating monetary tightening is positive

Football chief faces conflict of interest charge