Economics
French Inflation Jumps More Than Expected to Hit New Record
- Consumer prices rose 5.1% from year ago in March; est. 4.9%
- Inflation is soaring across Europe, stoked by war in Ukraine
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French inflation accelerated more than expected to reach another record, reflecting the economic repercussions of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the growing challenges facing policy makers.