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Rapid core inflation rise leaves Bank of England behind, skyrockets bond yields Rapid core inflation rise leaves Bank of England behind, skyrockets bond yields

Rapid core inflation rise leaves Bank of England behind, skyrockets bond yields

Core Inflation hits 6.8%, highest since 1992: higher rates on the horizon

Quick Take

  • Headline CPI inflation fell for the UK in April to 8.7%, forecasted at 8.2%, a huge miss.
  • CryptoSlate has reported previously that core inflation worldwide is the biggest issue.
  • UK Core CPI year over year came in at 6.8% from 6.2%, a high not seen since 1992.
  • In addition, core CPI month over month accelerated to 1.2%, expected at 0.7%.
  • As a result, yields have soared, leaving a severe inversion across the yield curve.
UK Yields: (Source: TV)
UK Yields: (Source: TV)
Core Inflation: (Source: Trading Economics)
Core Inflation: (Source: Trading Economics)