UK inflation expectations weakened in December, Citi/Yougov survey shows
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 12, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 12, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
UK inflation expectations dropped to 3.6% in December, according to a Citi/YouGov survey, suggesting a weakening trend.
LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The British public's expectations for inflation edged down in December and are likely to keep on weakening in the coming months, U.S. bank Citi said on Monday.
A monthly survey conducted by Citi and polling firm YouGov showed expectations for price growth in the 12 months ahead fell to 3.6% in December from 3.7% in November.
Longer-term inflation expectations weakened to 3.8% from 3.9%, Citi said.
(Writing by William Schomberg; editing by David Milliken)
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power.
A survey in finance collects data from individuals or organizations to analyze trends, behaviors, or expectations regarding financial matters.
Inflation expectations refer to the rate at which people believe prices will rise in the future, influencing their economic decisions.
The UK economy encompasses the economic activities and financial systems of the United Kingdom, including production, consumption, and trade.
Long-term inflation refers to the sustained increase in prices over an extended period, impacting economic stability and purchasing power.
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