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Trichet hints at further interest rate rise

European Central Bank (ECB) president Jean-Claude Trichet has hinted that interest rates might be increased further during the coming months due to inflation.

Mr Trichet told MEPs in the economic and monetary affairs committee that a very strong credit growth, an expanding money supply, high fuel prices and rising wages are increasing price pressures.

He said that inflation rates "are projected to remain elevated in 2006 and 2007, mainly as a consequence of upward pressures from ...

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