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‘Early days’ to see full effect of energy prices on inflation, BoE’s Bailey says

Lengthy period of higher costs would squeeze corporate margins and spur some companies to raise prices

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Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises over time, usually measured over twelve months.

When prices rise faster than wages, households can buy less with the same income, and central banks may raise interest rates in response.

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