News in Review Wednesday 25th February 2026 - HCR IFA
News in Review Wednesday 25th February 2026

News in Review Wednesday 25th February 2026

This week’s News in Review covers the CPI dip to its lowest level since March 2025, retail sales increase of 1.8% in January and the US threat of global tariffs of 15%

Key takeaways:

  • Latest ONS data shows the Consumer Prices Index fell to its lowest level since last March
  • ONS retail data shows sales volumes rose by 1.8% in January – the strongest monthly growth since May 2024
  • President Trump said he intends to impose global tariffs of 15%, escalating his response to a Supreme Court ruling

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