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UK inflation hits a 30-year high – but will the Bank of England raise interest rates?
Analysis UK inflation is now rising at a rate of 5.1% a year – its highest in 30 years and a lot higher than the Bank’s target of 2%. So, asks John Stepek, will the Bank of England Raise interest rates?
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US inflation is at a near-40-year high. So why are markets so calm?
Analysis US inflation is rising at 6.8% a year – the highest level for nearly four decades. But markets still seem to be taking it in their stride. John Stepek explains why.
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It’s official – inflation is no longer transitory
Analysis America’s central bank has had a change of heart on inflation, and wants to retire the word “transitory”. John Stepek explains what that means for markets, the economy, and for you.
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Why the Bank of England must act now on inflation
Editor's letter The Bank of England must act fast on interest rates if it wants to convince us that it is even remotely serious about stopping inflation getting out of hand.
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Rising inflation puts central banks’ credibility at stake
News Central banks are running out of excuses for not raising interest rates as inflation soars.
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Inflation is anything but transitory – here’s why
Analysis Many people seem to think that inflation will vanish once the pandemic is behind us. But they're wrong, says John Stepek. Inflation will be with us for a long time to come. Here's why.
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Inflation might surprise us again in the short-term – but it’s here to stay
Analysis Central banks may keep telling us that inflation is transitory, but the reality is that we're in for a period of structurally higher inflation. John Stepek looks at what central banks might do next, and how you should rethink your portfolio.
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This inflation surge is definitely not transitory
News Policymakers have been betting that inflation will cool over the coming year, but it could last much longer than they think.
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When will supply chains sort themselves out and what might that mean for inflation?
Analysis Right now, congestion in global supply chains is driving inflation higher. At some point, that will sort itself out. So will that mean an end to high inflation? Not necessarily, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
