They tend to do the weekly food shop so notice rising prices sooner, it showed. A lack of understanding of monetary policy and lower financial confidence also dented women's trust in the Bank.
Women trust the Bank of England less than men – as they feel the effects of inflation first, a study has found.
The Oxford University findings come as the Bank tries to keep a lid on inflation amid fears it will climb above 3 per cent later this year.
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