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Indonesia inflation rises, puts pressure on rates

Indonesia inflation rises, puts pressure on rates JAKARTA: Indonesia’s inflation accelerated faster than expected last month due to costlier agricultural products and higher global commodity prices, officials said, adding to pressure for an interest rate hike. Read more on Channel … Continue reading

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China seeks to boost farm output to curb inflation

China seeks to boost farm output to curb inflation China on Sunday announced a further series of measures to rein in rising commodity prices as it steps up efforts to combat rapidly rising inflation, state media said Sunday. Read more … Continue reading

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China raises bank reserves as inflation fight intensifies

China raises bank reserves as inflation fight intensifies China ordered lenders on Friday to lock up more of their money at the central bank for the second time in two weeks, stepping up its battle to pull excess cash out … Continue reading

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Food inflation sees Ben & Jerry’s break through £4

Food inflation sees Ben & Jerry’s break through £4 Ben & Jerry’s has become the first major ice-cream company to hike the price of a tub above the “psychologically important” £4 barrier, in the latest sign that food inflation is … Continue reading

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