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Inflation falls - but what might it mean for interest rates?
Apr 17, 2024
Economics editor Ed Conway discusses decreasing inflation rates and potential interest rate cuts, UK importing inflation from the US, ASOS sales decline, and challenges in the retail sector. Russ Mould from AJ Bell shares insights on ASOS becoming 'more agile' after a drop in sales.
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- Declining inflation rates in the UK raise hopes for potential interest rate cut, contrasting with challenges faced by retailers like ASOS and Superdry.
- International Monetary Fund discussions show cautious optimism amidst decreasing UK and US inflation rates, with concerns remaining about global economic uncertainties and consumer impacts.
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Inflation Rates Decrease and Economic Outlook Improves
The podcast discusses the declining inflation rates, with the governor of the Bank of England announcing a 3.2% inflation rate, the lowest since September 2021. This news raises hopes for a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England to aid borrowers. However, contrasting this positive news, ASOS experiences a 16% drop in sales, and Superdry faces delisting from the stock exchange, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.
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