February 19, 2025
Inflation jumps to 3%
At the last point inflation was 2.5%, the latest data from the Office of National Statistics it has jumped 0.5% to 3%. Not a great sign and puts more interest rate cuts at doubt.
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October 17, 2024
Inflation falls to lowest level since 2021
The predicted 2.1% inflation figure for September was smashed as it fell to 1.7%. What matters to us on this site is whether interest rates will now fall?
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October 12, 2022
Inflation explained
There has been a lot more talk about inflation in recent weeks and months. More than usual that is for sure. When speaking with people about the economic position I find many don't really understand inflation in that much detail. No issue with that, all most want to know is how it affects them so don't spend time understanding it. I have put together this short guide to give more but not a huge amount of detail on the subject.
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November 15, 2023
Inflation falls sharply to 4.6%
Inflation has come down quite significantly but that does not mean it's good news for interest rates falling anytime in the very near future.
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May 23, 2024
Inflation returns to 'normal' at 2.3%
Inflation returns to a more normal level of 2.3% close to being within the target of 2%.
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August 14, 2024
Inflation on the rise again
Inflation has risen following a decent downward run. What does this mean for prices and, more importantly, for mortgage holders regarding interest rates?
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