UK headline inflation tops 3% again in August, but core prices remain steady

UK August CPI +3.1% vs +3.1% y/y expected Prior +2.9% UK August core CPI +2.6% vs +2.6% y/y expected Prior +2.6% The main readings are all within estimates, with UK headline inflation seen picking up again in August - jumping above 3% for the first time since March. Higher…