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Aug 15, 2024 · The sharp decline in inflation from a 40-year high of just over 11% in October 2022 suggests that the BoE’s tightening cycle may have finally tamed runaway prices. By May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the official measure of price stability, had dropped back to 2%, where it remained in June – marking the lowest level in three years. However, data released today shows CPI rising to 2.2% ...

Jun 2, 2024 · By IEA Executive Director Tom Clougherty Welcome to the IEA’s revamped Sunday newsletter, now part of Insider – a new online community built on Substack. Our goal is to make it easier than ever to stay up-to-date with our work, and get more involved.

Dec 11, 2024 · Ideas. Influence. Inspiration. Research is at the very heart of the IEA. Our comprehensive programme of books, papers and briefings – featuring a range of writers from new authors to Nobel Prize winners – provides the intellectual framework for our extensive and far-reaching communication, education and outreach activities. This peer–reviewed research challenges received wisdoms ...

Jan 9, 2025 · Join us for the IEA Ralph Harris Centenary Lecture featuring Tyler Goodspeed, former Acting Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, who delivers his analysis of the UK's economic challenges.

Oct 13, 2023 · Commenting on September’s Consumer Price Index, which showed inflation remaining steady at 6.7 per cent, Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at … Continue reading "Interest rate rises not necessary, despite disappointing inflation data"

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