Prices and Jobs
Office for National Statistics raised second-quarter economic growth to 0.5%
The Office for National Statistics revised second-quarter 2026 economic growth up to 0.5% on September 30, from an initial estimate of 0.4%.
How we got here
- The Bank of England held its Bank Rate at 3.75 percent following a 6–3 Monetary Policy Committee vote. Vanguard, Bankofengland
- Vanguard forecasted 1.1 percent full-year United Kingdom economic growth with risks leaning to the upside. Vanguard
- The Office for National Statistics revised second-quarter economic growth upward to 0.5 percent from 0.4 percent. Gov
What's likely next
- The ONS scheduled its next quarterly national accounts release.
All coverage
The coverage
Something wrong or missing? Tell us.
More stories
New · Fed's John Williams signaled no rush to raise borrowing costs again
Fed next interest rate hike by Dec 31: Very likely (82%) ▼ from 90%
New · Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesman warned Hormuz is closed and transiting ships face damage
Zero ships transit the Strait of Hormuz in one day by Oct 31: Unlikely (38%)
New · Saudi Arabia intercepts six Houthi missiles fired toward Taif and Yanbu
What price will WTI crude oil reach in October 2026? ↓ $90: >99%
New · Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said inflation remains too high
What will core CPI inflation be year-over-year in December 2026? Best guess 2.8% (−0.2% in a day)
New · Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said inflation risks tilt upward
What will core CPI month-over-month inflation be in October 2026? Exactly 0.2% leads: Unlikely (26%) ▼ from 55%