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UK Inflation Falls, Core Below BOE Target

UK DATA
(MNI) LONDON

JUL CPI +0.0% M/M, +2.0% Y/Y VS +2.5% Y/Y MAY

JUL CORE CPI +0.0% M/M, +1.8% Y/Y VS +2.3% Y/Y MAY

UK JUL RPI +3.8% Y/Y (JUN +3.9% Y/Y)

JUL OUTPUT PPI +0.6% M/M, +4.9% Y/Y VS +4.3% Y/Y JUN

JUL INPUT PPI +0.7% M/M, +10.0% Y/Y (JUN +9.1% Y/Y)

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  • UK consumer price growth slowed in July, as falling costs of clothing and footwear, along with costs of recreational goods and services. Headline inflation rose at 1.8%, slower than the 2.3% seen in June.
  • Prices of second-hand cars continue to edge higher, again putting upward pressure on CPI, helped by increased demand as consumers stay away from public transport and new supply tightens.
  • RPI again' 'outperformed' consumer price indices on the upside, with the ONS noting larger weightings on insurance premiums, second-hand cars and house depreciation costs as a main factor.

MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com

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