Bank of England chief economist warns against ‘complacency’ in fight against inflation – business live

The Guardian UK Monday 29 June 2026, 06:54 UTC By Graeme Wearden 1 min read

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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe oil price is nudging higher, after the latest tit-for-tat military strikes between the US and Iran. Brent crude is up almost 1% at $72.61 a barrel, having fallen to its lowest level since just before the confict began on Friday.

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The oil price is nudging higher, after the latest tit-for-tat military strikes between the US and Iran.

Brent crude is up almost 1% at $72.61 a barrel, having fallen to its lowest level since just before the confict began on Friday.

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