The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year rate dropped to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March, according to Cinnober Data. This figure fell short of the 3.0% forecast by economists. Analyst James Smith from ING noted that the lower inflation rate, coupled with weak employment figures, diminishes the likelihood of a significant interest rate hike by the Bank of England.
Investor sentiment has shifted following the data release, with the London Stock Exchange Group reporting a decrease in the probability of a Bank of England rate hike in June to 19%, down from 42% prior to the latest employment and inflation figures.
UK Inflation Falls to 2.8% in April, Reducing Rate Hike Expectations
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