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UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 3.1% in November, the highest since March 2012, above forecasts of 2.9%. Governor Mark Carney must write a letter to the Chancellor explaining why inflation is more than a point above target.
Higher UK inflation pressures the Bank of England toward tighter policy, which can support sterling. The effect on feed commodity prices is indirect.
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