UK firms plan slightly smaller price rises, BoE survey shows

September 4, 2026 4:40 AM EDT

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the skyline above central London at sunrise, Britain June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Yann Tessier//File Photo

LONDON, Sept ‌4 (Reuters) - British ​businesses ​expect to increase their prices slightly less ‌quickly in the year ahead, ⁠according to a survey published ‌by the Bank ‌of England on Friday.

The monthly Decision Maker Panel showed ​companies in the three months to August expected ⁠price growth of 3.8% in the coming ​12 months, slowing from 3.9% in the previous survey ​covering the three ‌months to July.

Expectations for year-ahead wage growth ⁠held at 3.4%.

The central bank is closely watching price-setting by ⁠firms and wage growth as it ​tries to assess the broader inflation risks from the surge in ‌energy prices caused by the Iran war. It ‌is expected to keep ⁠interest rates ‌on hold ​this month.

(Writing by William Schomberg; editing by Sarah ‌Young)



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