Monthly Archives: February 2026
ONS reports that UK headline CPI inflation slowed to 3.0% year on year in January, down from 3.4% in December, matching forecasts
Written on February 18, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
UK inflation cooled: headline CPI hit 3.0% in January, core 3.1%, meeting forecasts. GBP barely budged near 1.3560 as recession and weak sales fuel rate-cut bets, pressuring sterling. – vtmarketsmy.com
In January, Britain’s producer output prices were flat month on month, below forecasts of a 0.2% rise
Written on February 18, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
UK factory-gate prices stalled: January output PPI was 0% versus 0.2% expected. Cooling inflation boosts rate-cut odds, pressuring the pound, lifting gilts, and potentially supporting UK equities soon. – vtmarketsmy.com
In January, the UK’s core output PPI rose from -0.1% to 0.2% month on month (not seasonally adjusted)
Written on February 18, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
UK core PPI flipped from -0.1% to 0.2% in January—an inflation comeback risk. It could delay Bank of England rate cuts, boost GBP, and pressure UK equities, especially FTSE 250. – vtmarketsmy.com
Britain’s annual unadjusted input producer prices fell to -0.2% from 0.8%
Written on February 18, 2026 at 11:09 am, by davin
UK factory input prices flipped to -0.2% in January—hinting inflation is cooling fast. That boosts odds of BoE rate cuts, pressuring sterling, lifting FTSE, and favoring SONIA longs. – vtmarketsmy.com
January’s UK input producer price index (unadjusted) rose 0.4% month on month, in line with expectations.
Written on February 18, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
UK input PPI rose 0.4% in January, matching forecasts. With inflation still above target, the Bank of England likely stays patient, limiting volatility and favouring range-bound equity moves and flat-rate trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
In January, the UK’s annual unadjusted core output PPI eased to 2.9% from 3.2%
Written on February 18, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
UK core PPI cooled to 2.9% in January, hinting inflation pressures are fading. That boosts odds of earlier BoE rate cuts, weighs on sterling, and could lift FTSE 100 stocks. – vtmarketsmy.com
UK retail price index fell 0.5% month on month, below expectations for a 0.4% decline
Written on February 18, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
UK inflation shock: January RPI fell 0.5%, beating forecasts. Cooling prices boost Bank of England cut hopes, lift UK stocks (FTSE 250), pressure GBP, and rally swaps/SONIA futures. – vtmarketsmy.com
The UK retail price index rose 3.8% year on year in January, below the 3.9% forecast
Written on February 18, 2026 at 10:09 am, by davin
UK RPI inflation hit 3.8% in January, slightly below forecasts—fueling expectations of earlier Bank of England rate cuts. Bonds rally, short yields drop, and sterling may weaken as growth stalls. – vtmarketsmy.com
January’s UK core CPI annual rate met forecasts, holding steady at 3.1% nationwide
Written on February 18, 2026 at 9:10 am, by davin
UK core inflation hit 3.1% in January—exactly as forecast, calming markets. But sticky 4.7% wage growth keeps BoE cautious, supporting sterling, flattening gilts, and guiding options trades. – vtmarketsmy.com
January’s UK monthly Consumer Price Index met expectations, falling 0.5% from December
Written on February 18, 2026 at 9:09 am, by davin
UK prices fell 0.5% in January, exactly as forecast—calming markets. With volatility likely lower, traders eye Bank of England rate cuts, weaker sterling, and potential FTSE 250 upside. – vtmarketsmy.com
