UK: nearing the peak
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UK producer prices are close to a peak, according to Salomon Brothers. Commodity prices rises which began in 1994 have begun to ease, and this is reflected in a slowing of rises for output prices. Capacity constraints no longer represent a danger following interest rate rises. The core inflation rate for output prices should drop in 1996, and commodity prices are not likely to rise due to a slowdown for the world economy. A reduction in output price rises should help the UK retail inflation rate.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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UK interest rates: inflation shock
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UK interest rates look set to rise in 1997 whichever party is in power, according to Charterhouse's Richard Jeffrey. Interest rates could rise to 8.5% by Dec 1997 and may be increased prior to an election. Income levels are rising and this will boost consumer spending also strengthened by a drop in unemployment and rise in house prices. This will push up demand and so inflation. The strength of pound sterling is not likely to subdue inflation.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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