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General · 17 June 2026

2.8% inflation leaves the British pound steady

2.8% inflation leaves the British pound steady

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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