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Food inflation concerns are mounting

The upside risks to our inflation forecasts for this year are building given the sharp rise in vegetable prices in July and El Niño related weather uncertainties. We aren't inclined to forecast further policy tightening just yet but there is a growing chance of a delayed start to the easing cycle.

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