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UK inflation held steady at 2.8% last month, which was unexpectedly benign, after economists had expected a rise to 3%.
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economists, Andrew Bailey, Andrew Wishart
What
UK inflation held steady at 2.8% last month, which was unexpectedly benign, after economists had expected a rise to 3%.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:27:33 GMT · 7d 21h ago
Where
UK ·
Why
The impact of the Middle East war on the cost of living appears more muted than initially feared, with fuel price rises failing to spill out widely across the economy.
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Despite initial concerns about rising interest rates due to the Middle East conflict, the latest UK inflation data suggests a softer economic impact, leading economists to downgrade inflation forecasts and shift expectations for future rate hikes. This could mean less financial strain for consumers and businesses in the short term.
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