16 August 2024
UK Macroeconomic Snapshot - a complex landscape
The UK economy continues to navigate a complex landscape. Economic growth in 2024 has exceeded expectations so far, with GDP expanding by 0.4% in May after flat growth in April, suggesting continued growth in Q2. While inflation has improved significantly, it has risen slightly to 2.2% in July from 2.0% in June. However, the unexpected decline in services inflation from 5.7% to 5.2% offers some respite. This is a positive development, although the volatility of this component means that inflationary pressures cannot be fully discounted.
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