Markets bet on rate pause after inflation slows to 6.8pc
Wednesday’s inflation release prompted some economists to scrap their predictions for an April rate rise, but others say there is still a strong case for further tightening.
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### Response: Wednesday’s inflation release prompted some economists to scrap their predictions for an April rate rise, but others say there is still a strong case for further tightening.