There are real fears that these added costs may be passed onto consumers before long. But central banks all seem incredibly reluctant to raise interest rates. This decision is hitting both consumers and savers hard.
Although, for the moment, central banks are largely keeping their cool, appearing confident the spectre of lingering inflation will disappear, there are increasing signs of nervousness among investors, especially as readings in other countries also show price spikes.
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