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UK inflation jumps to 10.4%, surprising analysts

Britain’s inflation rate has risen for the first time in four months in February

Britain’s inflation rate has risen for the first time in four months in February. The new figures released Wednesday surprised analysts and increased pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates at its meeting on Thursday. The consumer price index jumped to 10.4% in the 12 months through February from 10.1% the previous month. The Office for National Statistics said Wednesday that high energy prices continued to squeeze household budgets. Economists expect prices to drop rapidly later this year. But inflation is more than five times higher than the Bank of England’s 2% target. Read moreUK inflation jumps to 10.4%, surprising analysts

The final Match Play could be the last chance for some players to get into the Masters. The top 50 in the world after this week get invitations. Right on the bubble is Min Woo Lee at No. 47. He had a chance to sew up his spot until a 76 at The Players Championship. He missed a 12-foot putt on the final hole that would have assured his going to the Masters. For players like Rickie Fowler and Taylor Montgomery, they'll need to advance out of their group and at the very least reach the quarterfinals of Match Play. Read moreMatch Play a final chance for some players to get in Masters

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