Sterling’s further appreciation has increased the chances that CPI inflation drops even further below the MPC’s 2% target over the next year or so. Not only will sterling’s rise have a direct impact on inflation by reducing import prices, it will also mean that spare capacity is eroded more slowly if consumers buy imports instead of domestic goods and exporters are idle.
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