Inflation Warning Lights Flashing - British Chambers of Commerce
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European stock markets are trading slightly lower today (20/8/25). UK inflation data disappointed investors, rising for the second consecutive month and at the fastest pace since January 2024. In particular, consumer prices rose by 3.8% in July 2025 compared to the same month last year, the Office for National Statistics announced today. Commenting on this development, analysts believe that the Bank of England (BoE) will be forced to reconsider …
The sluggish mood on Wall Street also weighed on sentiment in Europe. Britain's inflation rate exceeded expectations and is worrying the markets.
Inflation Warning Lights Flashing - British Chambers of Commerce
Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The inflation warning lights continue to flash, with July’s rate being slightly higher than most analysts had forecast. Prices are now rising at the fastest rate since the start of 2024, with little sign that inflation will be near the Bank’s target of 2% anytime soon. “Our surveys show inflatio…
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