CPI inflation probably held steady at zero in July, but the recent fall in oil prices suggests that the UK is likely to experience another bout of negative inflation before the end of the year. Meanwhile, domestic price pressures are still weak, suggesting that inflation will only strengthen gradually next year, enabling the MPC to raise interest rates at a very slow pace.
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