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Hong Kong inflation highest in a decade

By Robin Kwong in Hong Kong

Published: March 20 2008 12:09 | Last updated: March 20 2008 12:09

Hong Kong’s inflation rose to its highest level in ten years last month, pushed by rising food prices and rents.

February’s consumer price index increased 6.3 per cent compared to last year, up from a 4.3 per cent increase recorded in January, and above analysts’ consensus estimates of 4.9 per cent.

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