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\nPrivate investment and consumption are expected to remain strong.
\nFrom 1.3 per cent YoY in February, inflation is expected to rise this year before converging to the central bank\u2019s target in 2027.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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