Recent GDP and inflation data have looked similar in the UK and US, but the underlying picture differs, with private demand and labour market conditions stronger in the US. Even so, the UK’s more inflationary starting point is a concern. We expect one more 25bps rate hike to 4.25%, but we would pencil in more if stronger demand and renewed labour market tightening were accompanied by signs of persistent wage and/or price pressures.
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