Economics

UK Inflation Eases Slightly in June but Core Prices Remain Steady

UK headline inflation for June decreased to 2.6%, slightly below the anticipated 2.7%, while core inflation remained steady at 2.6%, surpassing expectations of 2.5%. Monthly increases in core inflation and travel-related spending indicate persistent inflationary pressures.

Headline CPI shows a modest decrease while core inflation exceeds expectations.

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UK headline inflation for June decreased to 2.6%, slightly below the anticipated 2.7%, while core inflation remained steady at 2.6%, surpassing expectations of 2.5%. Monthly increases in core inflation and travel-related spending indicate persistent inflationary pressures.

UK June CPI increased by 2.6% year-on-year, down from a prior reading of 2.8% and slightly below the expected 2.7%. Core CPI also registered at 2.6%, matching the previous month but exceeding the forecast of 2.5%. Monthly data shows headline inflation rose by 0.1%, while core inflation increased by 0.3%, surpassing the estimated 0.2%.

Food price inflation softened by 0.2%, and transport costs decreased by 0.3%. However, this was offset by a 1.0% increase in prices for restaurants and hotels and a 0.5% rise in recreation and culture. Goods price inflation slowed to 1.7% in June from 2.0% in May, while services inflation eased marginally to 3.6% from 3.7%, slightly above the expected 3.5%.

The Bank of England (BoE) policymakers will need to remain vigilant as energy prices are expected to rebound in July amid geopolitical tensions, particularly related to the US-Iran conflict. The inflation outlook remains challenging, with high energy prices potentially impacting other categories and increasing the risk of second-round effects.

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NIC · Impact scores

Global: 81 · Market: 85 · Urgency: 60 · Confidence: 90 · Bullish

Themes: inflation, geopolitics, energy

Asset impact

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

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