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February’s drop in EM inflation mainly a China story

EM inflation fell sharply last month but this was driven almost entirely by a New Year-related drop in food inflation in China. This will reverse in March, meaning aggregate EM inflation is likely to rebound. However, the big picture remains that aside from a handful of countries, such as Mexico, inflation is not a major concern for EM policymakers.

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