UK Inflation Data Bolsters Expectations for Bank of England November Rate Hike

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Published: 2026-10-19
Category: finance
Source: The Star / Morningstar UK

Recent UK inflation data, which saw a pickup to a nine-month high, is expected to solidify the case for a Bank of England interest rate increase in November. Economists anticipate annual price growth in September to be around 3.4%, putting pressure on the central bank to act amidst elevated oil prices.

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