UK Inflation Soars in December, GBP/USD Underpinned by Strong UK Data Releases

UK Inflation Soars in December, GBP/USD Underpinned by Strong UK Data Releases https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/market_alert/2022/01/19/UK-Inflation-Soars-in-December-GBPUSD-Underpinned-by-Strong-UK-Data-Releases—.html Price pressures in the UK continue unabated adding further pressure on the Bank of England to hike rates further at the February meeting.

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UK Inflation Soars in December, GBP/USD Underpinned by Strong UK Data Releases

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