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Eurozone interest rate rise explained
Eurozone interest rates have been raised to 1.25% from the record low of 1% by the European Central Bank.
Interest rates had been held at 1% for just under two years following the financial crisis and global recession.
The rise comes as Portugal prepares to ask for financial assistance from the European Union.
Stephanie Flanders reports.
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