This week’s economic data broke from the recent upbeat trend, with inflation jumping up and the latest public finances figures highlighting the challenge that the Chancellor faces in the Autumn Statement. Indeed, it will be tricky to provide support to the economy while maintaining fiscal discipline. Nonetheless, we still expect an easing in the pace of austerity in November.
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