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Why does US inflation affect UK?
US inflation coming in higher than expected signals global economic pressures. This can prompt central banks, including the Bank of England, to consider raising interest rates to control inflation in their own economies. Higher interest rates in the UK can mean more expensive borrowing for mortgages and loans.
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