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UK inflation rises to 3.6% in the year to October, down from the previous three months, meaning a Bank of England rate cut in December is now very likely, the CEO of global financial advice giant deVere Group predicts.
Nigel Green’s forecast comes as the latest official figures show consumer price inflation in Britain cooled to 3.6% in October, down from 3.8% in September.
At the same time, the minutes of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee from November show that the committee voted by a narrow majority of 5 to 4 to maintain the bank rate at 4%, with four members favoring an immediate cut of 0.25 percentage points.
These two developments indicate that the way has been cleared for an interest rate adjustment in December.
Nigel Green comments:
“When the bank rate shifts, it changes the basic assumptions for cash, credit and capital.
“The consequences will quickly become visible for savers. Cash in deposits and products with a fixed term will yield less as the reference interest rate falls.”
“Savers who remain all-cash while inflation remains above target and interest rates fall are likely to see real returns erode.
“With inflation still at 3.6% and interest rates on deposits about to fall, there is a risk of negative real returns.”
For investors, the shift creates a different dynamic. A lower bank rate reduces the discount applied to future income, changing the valuations of stocks, bonds and real assets.
Nigel Green says:
“Such a policy move increases the value of future cash flows. The early adopters in such environments will benefit; those who cling to yesterday’s assumptions may be late to the party.”
Several segments, long-term equities, infrastructure, real estate and select credits, typically attract interest at the start of an easing cycle, although companies and investors still need to manage fundamentals and timing.
The macroeconomic background provides further justification for a cutback. The Bank of England believes that inflation has peaked and notes increasing slack in the labor market, even as wage growth moderates.
Now that growth is weak, consumption is subdued and business investment is subdued, the climate is in line with an interest rate cut story.
“We believe there is now a good chance of a rate cut by the Bank of England in December.”
Savers previously benefited from the higher deposit interest rates during the recent high interest rate regime. As the bank changes, these profits will decrease.
Nigel Green advises:
“Savers need to reconsider the composition of their holdings. Cash remains necessary for short-term needs, but excess funds must go where real returns can recover before inflation.”
Investors should also prepare. Falling policy rates offer opportunities, but do not eliminate the risks.
“Lower rates change the framework, but they are not a substitute for rigorous selection. The repricing begins when a reduction is expected, not when it occurs. Those who wait may already see the move priced in.”
Currency and global flow effects add even more layers.
“A UK interest rate cut could weaken the pound, impacting international holding companies and export-sensitive companies.”
He concludes:
“The Bank of England’s likely rate cut in December marks a transition point. For savers, this represents a challenge; for investors, it represents opportunity for those who act with insight.”
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