U.K. Consumer Price Index (YoY) For October 4.6% Vs. 4.8% Est.; 6.7% Prior
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The U.K. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October showed a year-over-year increase of 4.6%, which is below the estimated 4.8% and down from the previous 6.7%.
November 15, 2023 | 7:05 am
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The lower-than-expected U.K. CPI may lead to a positive sentiment for U.K. equities, potentially benefiting EWU, an ETF tracking U.K. stocks.
The lower CPI indicates easing inflation, which could reduce pressure on the Bank of England to hike interest rates aggressively. This may create a more favorable investment climate for U.K. equities, potentially increasing demand for EWU.
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