UK inflation spike 'unlikely to persist' but could turn sticky

BoE rate hike expected

Cristian Angeloni
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This morning's news that UK CPI had risen to 10.4% in February has shattered hopes for many that the Bank of England may halt rate hikes, analysts said.

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