U.K. inflation surprisingly slips, making Bank of England decision a close call

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Inflation in the U.K. surprisingly eased in August against expectations it would accelerate, a welcome showing for central bankers just a day ahead of an interest-rate decision.

The U.K. consumer price index fell a touch to 6.7% year-over-year in August from 6.8%, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday.

CPI was expected by economists…

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