UK Inflation Holds Firm at 2.9% in July
The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate held steady at 2.9% in July, matching market expectations and remaining unchanged from June.
This figure keeps the Bank of England's target of 2% firmly in focus as policymakers weigh the timing of further interest rate adjustments.
The core inflation rate, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, remained elevated at 3.5%, indicating that underlying price pressures persist.