For the GBP traders - inflation data from the UK for March

0.1 % m/m, down much harder than was expected

  • expected 0.3%, prior 0.4%

2.5 % y/y ... ditto

  • expected 2.7%, prior 2.7%

Core 2.3% y/y ... and same again, down on esitmateestimates & on prior s

  • expected 2.5%, prior 2.4%

GBP getting marked lower on both headline and core inflation coming in under estimates. Slowest inflation number in a year.

If the BoE is using inflation as a reason to hike in May I wonder if this'll give them pause for thought?

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In addition ot the consumer inflation figures, also producer prices;

  • PPI output +0.2% m/m & +2.4% y/y (vs. 2.3 expected)
  • PPI input -0.1% m/m, +4.2% y/y (extimates 4.1)

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