UK inflation sees an uptick

We saw an uptick in headline inflation from 3.9% to 4% and a steadfast core inflation figure at 5.1%, which excludes volatile food and energy. Both were above estimates by 0.2%. The BOE believes cuts will happen this year, but they need to see data indicating inflation is under control, while currently it's going in the wrong direction. Upon the stronger than expected inflation print this morning, the market is drawing back bets of early interest rate cuts that were priced in at the end of last year. The most recent numbers are indicating the prediction of slightly stickier inflation, making it harder to get down to the 2% Bank of England target. This set of data indicated cuts in the first half of the year could be too optimistic.