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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Anna Wise

October inflation expected to cool in boost to households and Government

Inflation is set to have eased sharply last month, experts think (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Archive)

Inflation is set to have eased sharply last month, offering some relief to households and a boost for the Government, experts think.

Most economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will have slowed to 3.5% in October, from 3.8% in September, when official figures are published on Wednesday.

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