Explained in plain English
Why do prices keep rising?
Inflation is the general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. When inflation is high, your money buys less than it used to. Central banks often raise interest rates to try and slow down inflation by making borrowing more expensive, which discourages spending.
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