BOE's Ramsden: Inflation Worries Persist Among Households, Firms

BOE Deputy Governor Ramsden stated that households and businesses are expressing heightened concern about inflation, underscoring persistent price pressures in the UK economy. This signals potential reluctance to ease monetary policy aggressively, as elevated inflation expectations could entrench actual inflation through wage-setting behavior and pricing decisions. The comments reinforce expectations for a cautious approach to rate cuts, supporting the pound and UK government bond yields, particularly on the shorter end of the curve. Markets are now focused on the upcoming UK CPI release, which will provide further evidence on whether inflationary pressures are moderating in line with BOE projections.

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