In an encouraging turn of events for the UK economy, the Core Retail Prices Index (RPI) showed signs of recovery in October 2025. Following a concerning dip to -0.4% in September, the Core RPI climbed to 0.3%, according to the latest data released on November 19, 2025.
This month-over-month improvement highlights a potential positive shift in the inflation trajectory, which had previously been in the doldrums. The advance in the Core RPI, which excludes volatile items such as food and energy, suggests a stabilization in core consumer prices that could indicate a strengthening economic environment.
Economists and policymakers will closely monitor these adjustments as they provide insights into the overall health of the UK economy. The positive change in October may ease concerns about a deflationary trend last month, and contribute to a cautiously optimistic outlook for the months ahead.
