Inflation rise prompts expectation of two rate hikes
Financial markets are anticipating two interest rate increases before the end of the year following inflation rising from 3.1% to 3.5% between August and September. The consumer prices index jump, driven primarily by petrol prices, could push mortgage rates higher and impact property market affordab

<p>Financial markets are anticipating two interest rate increases before the end of the year following inflation rising from 3.1% to 3.5% between August and September. The consumer prices index jump, driven primarily by petrol prices, could push mortgage rates higher and impact property market affordab</p>