AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, the UK's core CPI annual growth rate for Q3 2026 (as of August) was reported at 2.6%, completely flat from the previous value and in line with market consensus. Although headline inflation fluctuates due to energy price volatility, the stubborn performance of services inflation makes underlying price pressures difficult to dissipate. The market expects the Bank of England (BoE) to maintain a cautious pace of monetary policy in the short term.