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Inflation eats interest in advanced economies

While interest rates in advanced economies have begun to rise, rampant inflation has diminished potential profits, experts say.

While interest rates in advanced economies have begun to rise, rampant inflation has diminished potential profits, experts say. Image: Unsplash/moneyphotos

Katharina Buchholz
Data Journalist, Statista
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Real interest rates in advanced and emerging markets/developing economies are on a downward trend due to inflation.
Real interest rates in advanced and emerging markets/developing economies are on a downward trend due to inflation. Image: Statista/IMF
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