UK Inflation Data Due as Cost-of-Living Pressures Watched Closely
Economists expect the UK's annual inflation rate for August to rise, according to a Guardian live blog, ahead of a day of major economic releases including US retail sales and a Federal Reserve decision.
The UK's inflation rate for August is expected to have increased from July's level, according to a report published by The Guardian's business live blog on September 16, 2026.
The outlet said market watchers were awaiting the official inflation figures, due to be released at 7am BST, to determine whether the cost-of-living squeeze facing British households had tightened further last month.
According to the Guardian's coverage, several other significant economic reports were scheduled for release on the same day. UK housing price and rental data was expected at 9:30am BST, followed by the US retail sales report at 1:30pm BST.
The US Federal Reserve was also due to announce its interest rate decision at 7pm BST, with a press conference to follow at 7:30pm, the report noted.
The Guardian did not provide specific inflation percentage figures in the excerpt reviewed, framing the coverage instead as a preview of the day's economic data releases and their potential implications for consumers and markets.
Sources
- UK inflation expected to have risen in August as cost of living squeeze tightens – business live — The Guardian — Business
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