The bigger-than-expected jump in CPI inflation in April suggests that the persistence of inflation is a bit stronger and/or businesses are passing on more of the recent rises in taxes than we thought. Either way, the rebound in inflation is going to be bigger than we previously thought. That casts some doubt on expectations that interest rates will continue to be cut gradually.
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