UK inflation expectations drop, easing pressure on Bank of England
UK inflation expectations drop, easing pressure on Bank of England Household expectations for future price increases fell sharply from their March peak, giving the BoE room to hold rates steady at 3.75% Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team Jun. One-year-ahead inflation expectations dropped to 4.7% in May 2026, according to the Citi/YouGov survey, down from 5.0% in April and a March peak of 5.4%. The BoE responded accordingly, holding its Bank Rate steady at 3.75% during its June meeting, pointing to easing inflation expectations and declining energy prices as reasons it didn’t feel compelled to hike.
- ▪UK inflation expectations drop, easing pressure on Bank of England Household expectations for future price increases fell sharply from their March peak, giving the BoE room to hold rates steady at 3.75% Share Add us on Google by Editorial T
- ▪One-year-ahead inflation expectations dropped to 4.7% in May 2026, according to the Citi/YouGov survey, down from 5.0% in April and a March peak of 5.4%.
- ▪The BoE responded accordingly, holding its Bank Rate steady at 3.75% during its June meeting, pointing to easing inflation expectations and declining energy prices as reasons it didn’t feel compelled to hike.
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