UK's Reeves: OBR sees CPI of 2.5% in 2024 vs. March forecast of 2.2%
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in the Autumn Forecast Statement that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to be at 2.5% in 2024, up from the 2.2% announced in March.
The OBR sees CPI of 2.6% in 2025, up from the March forecast of 1.5%.
Key takeaways
"OBR forecasts show 2024 GDP growth of 1.1% (March forecast 0.8%)."
"OBR forecasts show 2025 GDP growth of 2.0% (March forecast 1.9%)."
"OBR forecasts show 2029 GDP growth of 1.6%."
"Budget will boost long term growth."
Market reaction
GBP/USD stays under pressure and was last seen losing 0.55% on the day at 1.2945.
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