UK CPI steadies at 1.9% y/y in March, misses estimates (GBP slips)

The UK Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate came in at 1.9% in March, same as that seen in February while missing the 2.0% print expected, the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday. 

Meanwhile, the core inflation gauge (excluding volatile food and energy items) arrived at 1.8% y/y versus 1.8% booked in February while missing the consensus forecast of 1.9%.

The monthly figures showed that the UK consumer prices eased 0.2% in February, missing 0.3% expectations and 0.5% last.