UK Inflation Falls to Lowest Level Since March 2025
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UK inflation has fallen to a 10-month low, potentially paving the way for an interest-rate cut by the Bank of England next month, with a forecast of 75 basis points of rate reductions in 2026.
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UK inflation dropped to a 10-month low, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday, bolstering the case for an interest-rate cut when the Bank of England meets next month. Jefferies economist Modupe Adegbembo, speaking on Bloomberg Television, forecasts 75 basis points of rate reductions in 2026. "We think growth is weaker than expected," she says. "The second factor is that we think looking at the labor market, the labor market conditions are not doing well right now." (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.