UK September Core Retail Price Index YoY: Bullish for GBP

On September 17, 2025, the UK Office for National Statistics released the year-on-year Core Retail Price Index for September. The reported figure was 4.4%, with no forecast available; the previous reading was also 4.4%.Definition: This indicator measures the price changes of a basket of goods and services commonly purchased by households, excluding food and energy. It provides a more accurate reflection of consumer price movements and serves as a key measure of inflation. In terms of market impact, if the actual figure exceeds expectations, it is considered bullish for the British pound.The data carries a medium importance level (2). The calculation method tracks changes in retail prices for goods excluding food and energy, and results are published both monthly and annually. The release frequency is monthly, with the next publication scheduled for November 19, 2025.

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