Inflation could return to the Bank of England's (BOE) 2% target by the end of the year if oil prices stabilise at current levels, according to Hermes Investment Management.
But the base rate is unlikely to move above 0.5% before 2016, keeping gilt yields at the low levels that have contributed to a persistent rise in defined benefit (DB) scheme deficits. Consultant...
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