Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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UK food price inflation rate ‘lowest level in two years’, British Retail Consortium finds
News Food price inflation is at its slowest rate since March 2022, according to the BRC. It also found non-food products have gone into deflation.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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UK inflation slowed again in March – but a rate cut could be some months away
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in at 3.2% for March. This was slightly higher than some economists expected, but takes us closer to the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target.
By Katie Williams Published
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Shop price inflation falls to lowest level ‘since cost of living crisis began’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) measure of shop price inflation shows consumer prices fell last month compared to February.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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UK inflation slowed to 3.4% in February
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data takes us closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. Is an interest rate cut on the horizon?
By Katie Williams Published
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ONS reshuffles the inflation basket of goods – what are we buying and what have we ditched?
From air fryers to rice cakes and gluten-free bread. Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
By Katie Williams Published
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Retailer price inflation falls to near-2 year low, new figures show
A fall in supermarket inflation led the way, with fresh food price hikes dropping significantly since January.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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Inflation unchanged ‒ what it means for you
Inflation did not increase as expected in January; what does this mean for your money?
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Shop price inflation slows to 18-month low
UK shop price inflation has dropped sharply, raising hopes that inflationary pressures are easing. We look at which items have seen the biggest slowdowns - and what it means for wider inflation figures and interest rates.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Inflation falls sharply - the lowest level since 2021
New figures show inflation slowed faster than expected in October, suggesting an end to base rate rises for some time. What does the drop mean and what is driving the fall?
By John Fitzsimons Published