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Economists polled had projected an annual rise in the headline consumer price index of 8.2%, following May's hotter-than-expected 8.7% reading, but annualized price rises continue to run well above the Bank of England's 2% target.
The hotter-than-expected data has helped to keep the dollar stronger, but also added to concerns that the U.S. central bank will likely need to keep rates higher for longer if inflation is to reach the Fed’s target.
Source: https://business.inquirer.net/387901/u-s-dollar-strengthens-as-fed-minutes-signal-higher-rates
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite fell on Friday and posted their second straight weekly losses, as hotter-than-expected US producer prices data pushed Treasury yields higher and sank rate-sensitive megacap growth stocks.
Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/markets/wall-st-slides-on-inflation-concerns-c-11563496
UK retail sales slumped last month as hotter-than-expected weather put shoppers off buying autumn clothing, according to official figures.