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Inflation Eases to 2.1% but Food Prices Remain Stubbornly High
Thousands of citizens took to the streets in multiple cities...
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Thousands of citizens took to the streets in multiple cities...
Policymakers signalled patience, noting that services inflation remains above the level consistent with the target.
Three of the four largest sellers reported sequential growth, ending a run of contraction that began last year.
The review recommends publishing waiting times weekly, a change operators have resisted for two years.
Milder weather and higher storage levels account for most of the fall, according to two analysts.
Volumes held up while values fell, a pattern consistent with switching to cheaper brands.