UK: Inflation likely to have continued its march upward in June - TDS

Analysts at TDS suggest that UK inflation is likely to have continued its march upward in June, with headline inflation edging up to 3.0% y/y (mkt: 2.9%) which is an important level, but not one that requires an explanatory letter from the Governor to the Chancellor.

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“While petrol prices likely fell in the month, energy companies have been hiking their prices, and this continued into June. Core inflation, meanwhile, is likely to have remained at 2.6% y/y in the month (same as mkt). These won’t be the peaks for inflation this year, either – core is likely to rise another 0.1 or 0.2ppts into the autumn, while headline inflation could jump into the mid-3% range if oil prices pick up as we expect into the end of the year. This will undoubtedly heat up debate about a (single) rate hike later this year, though we think tepid economic growth should keep a lid on rates.”