This inflation surge is definitely not transitory
Policymakers have been betting that inflation will cool over the coming year, but it could last much longer than they think.
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Policymakers have been betting that inflation will cool over the coming year, but it could last much longer than they think.
Russia has already pumped its controversial new Nord Stream 2 pipeline full of gas, piling pressure on Germany to approve the project.
Although an optimistic case is still credible, I don’t believe it; I am struck by the number and breadth of price rises coming through
Higher rates would help by increasing the costs of finance and the opportunity costs of holding onto housing assets
Conservatives can end identity crisis by building on their iconic leader's legacy to create a route to lower taxes