Katrina seen pumping up inflation (Reuters)
5th Sep 2005, 16:44 GMT
Reuters - Hurricane Katrina's impact on prices for gasoline and other commodities could boost U.S. inflation for several months, Federal Reserve economists said on Thursday, but the fallout will likely prove temporary.
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