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Inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
Updated inflation forecasts were published alongside Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget on 30 October. How quickly will prices rise over the next few years?
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Do we need central banks, or is it time to privatise money?
Analysis Free banking is one alternative to central banks, but would switching to a radical new system be worth the risk?
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Will turmoil in the Middle East trigger inflation?
The risk of an escalating Middle East crisis continues to rise. Markets appear to be dismissing the prospect. Here's how investors can protect themselves.
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
We now appear to be past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis. But what is inflation – and how does it affect your personal finances?
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UK CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
Explainer The Office for National Statistics (ONS) calculates the CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. These tell us different things about UK inflation.
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Inflation rises to 2.2% - what does it mean for your money?
UK inflation has risen for the first time this year, breaching the Bank of England’s 2% target. What does it mean for households and interest rates?
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Inflation is biggest risk to portfolios, say investors
Inflation is the biggest risk to portfolio performance, according to a poll of UK investors. Could inflation rise this week and how can you protect your investments?
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Wage growth slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Despite slowing this month, wage growth remains high. What does it mean for households and will interest rates fall in August?
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Inflation stays at 2% – when will interest rates fall?
UK inflation remained unchanged in June after hitting the Bank of England’s target in May. What does it mean for households, interest rates and the economy?
