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Oct 2021
14m 50s

What is behind current inflation spikes?

EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
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What is causing the rise in inflation we are seeing at the moment? And which trends could have an impact on prices in the future? In this episode of The ECB Podcast, our host Katie Ranger looks for answers to these questions in the discussions held at the 2021 ECB Forum on Central Banking. The views expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily ... Show More
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