Economics

UK CPI Report for June Scheduled for Release

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for June is set to be released at 0600 GMT today, with analysts predicting a marginal decline in annual inflation rates. The report is not expected to significantly influence the Bank of England's (BOE) monetary policy outlook, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Key inflation figures expected to show slight easing

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The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for June is set to be released at 0600 GMT today, with analysts predicting a marginal decline in annual inflation rates. The report is not expected to significantly influence the Bank of England's (BOE) monetary policy outlook, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for June is scheduled for release at 0600 GMT today. Analysts' median estimates indicate a month-on-month increase of 0.1% (previously 0.2%) and a year-on-year increase of 2.7% (previously 2.8%). Core CPI is expected to rise by 0.2% month-on-month (previously 0.3%) and 2.5% year-on-year (previously 2.6%).

The anticipated decline in annual inflation is largely attributed to lower petrol and diesel prices, which will impact the headline figure. Analysts suggest that risks to core annual inflation are skewed to the downside, with Barclays highlighting transport services and package holidays as key contributors to the deceleration. Other analysts note potential volatility in airfares as a factor that could negatively affect the core CPI.

Despite these developments, the report is not expected to significantly alter the BOE's outlook, especially considering the need for recalibration in response to renewed tensions from the US-Iran conflict. Analysts have provided various estimates for core annual inflation, with Barclays forecasting 2.45% y/y, while Goldman Sachs and ING both project 2.5% y/y.

Looking ahead, ING anticipates a rise in inflation for July due to increases in household energy bills, but expects it to peak below 3.5% this summer. Currently, traders are pricing in approximately 40 basis points of rate hikes from the BOE by year-end, with the first 25 basis point increase expected in November.

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NIC · Impact scores

Global: 89 · Market: 95 · Urgency: 53 · Confidence: 90 · Bullish

Themes: inflation, rates, geopolitics, energy, precious_metals

Asset impact

  • Gold — Bullish (67) · Gold leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • GBP — Bullish (67) · GBP leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • US Stocks — Bullish (67) · US Stocks leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Indices — Bullish (67) · Indices leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Commodities — Bullish (67) · Commodities leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Forex — Bullish (67) · Forex leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.

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