26 March | Other

Bank of England Governor downplays temporary inflation dip ahead of Rachel Reeves’ statement

Bank of England Governor downplays temporary inflation dip ahead of Rachel Reeves’ statement

UK inflation growth unexpectedly slowed to 2.8% in February, falling short of the anticipated 3%. According to Bloomberg, this drop, largely influenced by lower clothing prices, has created a deceptive impression of economic progress. However, Bank of England (BoE) officials remain steadfast in their expectation that inflation will climb to 4% by the end of the year, propelled by rising energy costs and other factors.

In his analysis of the current economic climate, Governor Andrew Bailey highlighted the ongoing pressures from core inflation, which hit 5% in the services sector. Drawing on this data, Bailey cautioned against making hasty decisions and emphasized the need to be delicate with further rate cuts. Conversely, financial markets seem to be downplaying the associated risks, with some investors pricing in the possibility of further monetary easing as early as May.

On Wednesday, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is expected to deliver a spring economic statement. Sources suggest she is optimistic about the central bank's continued rate cuts. But BoE officials are still worried about persistent inflation and adverse effects of global trade tensions, which could hamper the regulator's plans to ease monetary policy in the near future.

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