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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July, driven by increasing transport costs and rising energy prices. Analysts predict inflation may peak at 4% next year, prompting expectations of interest rate hikes by the Bank of England. Recent labor market data shows a decline in payrolls and job vacancies, raising concerns about the economic outlook.
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UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, up from 2.9% in July, driven by increasing transport costs and rising energy prices. Analysts predict inflation may peak at 4% next year, prompting expectations of interest rate hikes by the Bank of England. Recent labor market data shows a decline in payrolls and job vacancies, raising concerns about the economic outlook.
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