The increase was in line with analysts' expectations, according to Bloomberg.
So-called core inflation - which excludes energy and food prices - rose to 2.5 percent. This compares with an average forecast of 2.4 percent among analysts.
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The increase was in line with analysts' expectations, according to Bloomberg.
So-called core inflation - which excludes energy and food prices - rose to 2.5 percent. This compares with an average forecast of 2.4 percent among analysts.