Staying in the groove

This weekl economic commentary highlights the latest trends in the UK and US economies, focusing on growth and inflation. Contributors include the NatWest Chief Economist team. Key insights include:

- UK GDP grew by 0.2% in August, driven by manufacturing and construction rebounds, with a positive outlook for the coming months.
- UK house prices rose for the third consecutive month, supported by wage growth and falling interest rates.
- In the US, inflation remains a mixed picture, with core inflation ticking up to 3.3%.

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