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UK CPI inflation rose to 3% year on year in January, above the 2.8% consensus, though monthly inflation fell to -0.1%. Core inflation was 3.7% and services inflation rose to 5%.
Sterling held above $1.26 after the release.
Sticky services inflation reduces the chance of rapid Bank of England easing, which supports sterling. The price effect on feed commodities is negligible.
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