英国10月通胀率降至3.6% 降息预期升温

Group 1 - The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) has decreased from 3.8% in September to 3.6% in October, marking the first decline since May [1] - The slowdown in gas and electricity price increases is identified as a key factor contributing to the overall decline in inflation [1] - Core inflation, excluding food and energy, has slightly decreased from 3.5% to 3.4%, while the service price inflation rate has also dropped from 4.7% to 4.5% [1] Group 2 - The recent inflation data increases the likelihood of the Bank of England implementing a rate cut in December, with market expectations rising following the decline in inflation [1] - Economic growth is slowing, and the conditions for a rate cut are deemed favorable, although the inflation rate remains significantly above the Bank's target of 2% [2] - The UK Chancellor emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscal prudence in the upcoming budget to avoid exacerbating inflation and to alleviate the cost of living pressures [2]