What key economic improvement has changed the outlook for Andy Burnham’s incoming UK government?

The key improvement is a significant slide in oil prices—from near $100 a barrel to below $75—driven by easing geopolitical tensions following a US-Iran deal, which has reduced inflation risks, lowered gilt yields, and diminished market expectations for Bank of England rate hikes.

How has recent inflation data affected the Bank of England’s policy outlook for Andy Burnham’s new administration?

The past two inflation prints have surprised to the downside—leaving price growth half a percentage point below the Bank of England’s most recent forecasts—and S&P Global’s UK PMI shows moderating input-price inflation, leading Bloomberg Economics to expect inflation could peak below 3% in Q4, potentially allowing the BOE to avoid further rate hikes or even resume rate cuts next year.

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