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Singapore September core inflation rises 5.3%
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S.Korea should prioritise inflation control, IMF official says
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Rising U.S. rates pose biggest risk for Japan but recession unlikely
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U.S. nitrogen exports jump as Europe scrambles for fertilizer
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