The UK faces rises in energy price caps and inflation

Podcast: Walker Crips' Market Commentary · Walker Crips Investment Management Limited

Opublikowano: 2026-08-26

Last week, Bank of England policymakers faced expectations of rates holding at 3.75%, with nearly 90% of economists predicting “no change” despite market pricing for increases. Headline Consumer Price Index inflation accelerated to 2.9% in July from 2.6%, while core inflation held at 2.6%. Although food inflation eased to 2.1%, energy price caps are predicted to rise 4% in October, which could cause further pain for the average Brit navigating the cost of living. Elsewhere, UK economic activity surprised on the upside as the composite Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI") reached a four-month high of 52.5, propelled by Services PMI rising to 52.8... Stocks featured: En...