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City economists
Coverage of City economists in the Nexus archive.
- Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists
Rising oil prices could lead to higher UK interest rates later this year, according to economists. The Bank of England is expected to keep rates unchanged this week but faces uncertainty due to renewed conflict in the Middle East affecting energy costs.
- UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid soaring fuel prices driven by Iran war
UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March due to surging fuel prices linked to the Iran war, exacerbating household financial pressures and economic slowdown concerns. The Office for National Statistics reported the increase from February's 3%, aligning with economists' forecasts.