Turkey's Erdogan blames interest rates as core inflation hits 13-year high
October 03, 2017, 03:35:00 AM EDT By Reuters
By Daren Butler and Behiye Selin Taner
ISTANBUL, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Turkey's core inflation spiked to a 13-year high last month, data showed on Tuesday, prompting President Tayyip Erdogan to blame interest rates for fuelling price growth, reiterating an unorthodox stance that has unnerved investors.
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