# UK inflation falls to 2.5% YoY in December, misses estimate

> UK CPI rose 2.5% year over year in December, below the 2.7% forecast, while core CPI eased to 3.2%. Sterling dropped below $1.2200 after the release.

- Date: 2025-01-15 · published 2025-01-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region UK · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/26737-uk-inflation-falls-to-2-5-yoy-in-december-misses-estimate
- Commodities: [British Pound (USD per GBP)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/GBPUSD.md)

## Why it matters

Softer UK inflation supports the case for Bank of England cuts, a macro effect on sterling with no direct feed commodity impact.

## Read by commodity

- GBPUSD: bearish ▼

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/uk-cpi-inflation-expected-to-edge-up-slightly-in-december-core-rate-to-ease-202501150315

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