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Pandemic unlikely to herald period of higher inflation

With producer prices rising at their fastest pace in years and goods shortages showing no signs of easing, the risks to inflation seem to be tilted to the upside. However, we aren’t convinced that a prolonged period of stronger consumer price inflation is on the cards and only expect underlying inflation to average 0.7% next year.

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