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Falling inflation in Europe

01.05.2023 - By Financial TimesPlay

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IMF deputy managing director says the Federal Reserve shouldn’t declare victory against inflation just yet, inflation in Europe is falling, and the World Health Organization has accused China of undercounting Covid deaths. 

Mentioned in this podcast: Fed wants ‘more evidence’ of easing inflation and backs fresh rate rises US inflation has not ‘turned the corner yet’, top IMF official warns Falling French inflation sparks hope of end to Europe’s price surge China has under-represented its number of Covid deaths, says WHO Chinese celebrities’ Covid deaths subvert propaganda push to minimise outbreak London’s post-lockdown recovery in offices and hotels trailed European rivals  

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