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UK inflation to fall faster than predicted as impact of Iran war ‘better than feared’
Key takeaway
US-Iran peace deal eases oil prices, accelerating UK inflation fall.
- Step 1US-Iran peace deal reduces geopolitical risk premium in oil markets, lowering global crude prices.
- Step 2Lower oil prices feed into UK energy and transport costs, accelerating the decline in UK CPI inflation.
- Step 3Faster disinflation allows the Bank of England to cut interest rates sooner, reducing SME borrowing costs and boosting consumer demand.
Source: Independent Business
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