Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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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
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UK inflation holds steady at 6.7% in September
Rising fuel costs but falling food prices mean the rate of inflation is unchanged. It raises questions over how the Bank of England will act on interest rates at its next meeting.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Seek out value to shelter from stubborn inflation
Rob Arnott, partner and chairman at Research Affiliates, tells Andrew Van Sickle why rising prices are likely to linger, and assesses the outlook for China and artificial intelligence
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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US inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge - will the Fed hike rates?
US consumer price index rose in August but markets do not expect a rate hike this month
By Pedro Gonçalves Published