Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Briefings Inflation has more than halved over the past year, but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. What is inflation and how does it affect your finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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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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CPI vs RPI inflation: what’s the difference?
Explainer Inflation is the rise in costs for goods and services over time. The two measures are RPI and CPI - but what do these mean and what are the differences?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Last updated
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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