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General · 17 June 2026

2.8% inflation leaves the British pound steady

2.8% inflation leaves the British pound steady

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People holding British currency experienced no value changes. Market traders entirely shrugged off official economic figures published on Wednesday showing that the country's inflation rate held steady at a level below predictions from central bank experts. They're currently focusing all their attention on Thursday's upcoming Bank of England assembly, where currency rate-setters like Huw Pill might choose to vote for higher borrowing costs.

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