UK inflation (CPI) in 2026

History, bitcoin reaction and upcoming dates

Latest value

0.5%

Sep 16, 2026

How bitcoin, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reacted

BTCS&P 500Nasdaq

Percentage change from the start of the selected period.

The UK Consumer Price Index is the headline inflation measure the Bank of England sets policy against.

A surprise moves sterling and rate expectations; bitcoin feels it indirectly, through risk appetite.

Date	Actual	Forecast	Prev.	BTC reaction
16.09.2026	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	+6.9%
19.08.2026	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	+21.0%
22.07.2026	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	-3.6%
17.06.2026	0.2%	0.4%	0.7%	-3.2%
20.05.2026	0.7%	0.9%	0.7%	-1.7%
22.04.2026	0.7%	0.6%	0.4%	+1.4%
25.03.2026	0.4%	0.4%	-0.5%	-5.9%
18.02.2026	-0.5%	-0.5%	0.4%	+0.8%
21.01.2026	0.4%	0.4%	-0.2%	+1.3%
17.12.2025	-0.2%	0%	0.4%	+0.3%
19.11.2025	0.4%	0.4%	0%	-8.4%
22.10.2025	0%	—	0.3%	+2.5%
17.09.2025	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	-1.0%