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World Business Report: First broadcast 04/09/2023 14:32 GMT : Living with high inflation

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First broadcast 04/09/2023 14:32 GMT : Living with high inflation

Living with high inflation

BBC World Service - World Business Report, Living with high inflation

Annual inflation in Turkey rose to around 59% in August

The annual rate of inflation in Turkey rose to 58.94% in August.  This is the highest rate since December 2022.  We find out why and take a closer look at global inflation trends.

As Turkey's annual rate of inflation hits 58.94% in August, we analyse the reasons why.  We hear from a local business owner in Ankara about his struggles with rising energy and food costs.  We also take a closer look at two other countries struggling to control inflation: Pakistan and Argentina.

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(Picture: Flag of Turkey Superimposed with 1 Turkish Lira Coin with the Portrait of Kemal Atatürk. Credit: Getty Images)

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