However, it reiterated its call for the Bank of England to proceed cautiously in the coming months by not raising interest rates more sharply than is necessary.
Commenting, EEF Chief Economist, Steve Radley said:
“Manufacturers will accept today’s rise as a price to pay to help bring inflation down and underpin the credibility of the 2% target. However, the case for further action in the coming months is far from proven with inflation set to fall and wage rises under control.”
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