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French Inflation Accelerates to Highest in Two Years

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France's inflation rate rose to 3.4% in September, the highest level in two years, driven by increasing energy costs.

Inflation in France quickened to the fastest pace in more than two years as surging oil and natural gas costs continue to weigh on Europe’s economy. Inflation in the euro area’s second-biggest economy stood at 3.4% in September, up from 2.6% in August, statistics agency Insee said. The reading keeps pressure on the European Central Bank to continue raising interest rates. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook has the details. (Source: Bloomberg)

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