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Beijing Times Reports: UK Inflation Drops, Stirring Speculation of Rate Cuts and Rattling Bond Markets
Reported by Aarav Shen for BeijingTimes.com
December 20, 2023 - According to a report from Beijing Times, the UK's inflation rate for November 2023 has experienced a significant downturn, reaching 3.9%, the lowest annual level since September 2021. This decrease, surpassing economists' forecasts, has sparked discussions about potential interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in the upcoming year.
The headline consumer price index (CPI) recorded a month-on-month decline of 0.2%, contrary to the expected 0.1% increase. The core CPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, also fell to 5.1% annually, below the projected 5.6%.
This unexpected drop in inflation led to a notable decrease in British bond yields, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt falling 11 basis points to around 3.54%. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 index showed resilience, rising by 0.8% in mid-morning trading.
The Office for National Statistics attributed the largest downward pressures to sectors like transport, recreation, culture, and food and non-alcoholic beverages. Despite these developments, the Bank of England has maintained its hawkish stance, keeping its main interest rate at 5.25% and emphasizing the need for a continued restrictive policy.
UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the latest figures, indicating progress in easing inflationary pressures. However, he also recognized the ongoing challenges faced by families due to high prices, reinforcing the government's commitment to addressing cost of living issues.
Economic commentators have offered their insights on these developments. Suren Thiru from ICAEW described the inflation drop as "startling," suggesting the possibility of the Bank of England easing its policy if economic conditions deteriorate and inflationary pressures continue to decrease. On the other hand, Richard Carter of Quilter Cheviot expressed a more cautious optimism, pointing to the broader economic challenges that include stagnation and subdued growth prospects.
This BeijingTimes.com report underscores the complexities in the UK's economic situation, balancing between immediate inflation relief and the broader, ongoing economic challenges.
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December 20, 2023 - According to a report from Beijing Times, the UK's inflation rate for November 2023 has experienced a significant downturn, reaching 3.9%, the lowest annual level since September 2021. This decrease, surpassing economists' forecasts, has sparked discussions about potential interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in the upcoming year.
The headline consumer price index (CPI) recorded a month-on-month decline of 0.2%, contrary to the expected 0.1% increase. The core CPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, also fell to 5.1% annually, below the projected 5.6%.
This unexpected drop in inflation led to a notable decrease in British bond yields, with the yield on the benchmark 10-year gilt falling 11 basis points to around 3.54%. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 index showed resilience, rising by 0.8% in mid-morning trading.
The Office for National Statistics attributed the largest downward pressures to sectors like transport, recreation, culture, and food and non-alcoholic beverages. Despite these developments, the Bank of England has maintained its hawkish stance, keeping its main interest rate at 5.25% and emphasizing the need for a continued restrictive policy.
UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the latest figures, indicating progress in easing inflationary pressures. However, he also recognized the ongoing challenges faced by families due to high prices, reinforcing the government's commitment to addressing cost of living issues.
Economic commentators have offered their insights on these developments. Suren Thiru from ICAEW described the inflation drop as "startling," suggesting the possibility of the Bank of England easing its policy if economic conditions deteriorate and inflationary pressures continue to decrease. On the other hand, Richard Carter of Quilter Cheviot expressed a more cautious optimism, pointing to the broader economic challenges that include stagnation and subdued growth prospects.
This BeijingTimes.com report underscores the complexities in the UK's economic situation, balancing between immediate inflation relief and the broader, ongoing economic challenges.
www.Beijingtimes.com
media@beijingtimes.com
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Beijing Times by Cedrus Media LLC
Beijing Times is an independent online news platform dedicated to providing unbiased reporting of China and the world.
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