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Core inflation gives a more accurate description of the economy because it excludes the volatile prices of food and energy.

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Video. Explained: What is core inflation and what it says about the economy

Updated: 09/01/2023 - 15:09 GMT+1

Core inflation attempts to give a more precise picture of the health of the economy and people's purchasing power.

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