How far will rising commodity prices boost inflation?

We think that the broad-based rally in commodity prices will go into reverse later this year, so the upward pressure on inflation in advanced economies should be temporary. But there is a clear risk of a more sustained pick-up in inflation, especially if shortages persist. Drop-In: Great Inflation 2.0 – Are we facing a 70s revival? (1100 ET/1600 BST, Thurs 13th May) A special 20 minute briefing during which Jennifer McKeown, the head of our Global Economics Service, and Senior Global Economist Simon MacAdam will discuss whether advanced economies are in for a repeat of inflation levels last seen during the 1970s. Register here.