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Food price inflation accelerated in the month, according to latest flash estimate
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On a monthly basis, prices rose by 0.7 per cent as consumers faced higher energy, transport and food costs
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Frankfurt trims its key lending rate, the one that affects mortgage rates, by 25 basis points to 4 per cent, providing some relief for mortgage holders
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