Belgium Policy Rate
Key information about Belgium Policy Rate
- Belgium cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Main Refinancing Operations) was set at 4.50 % pa in Apr 2024, compared with 4.50 % pa in the previous Mar 2024.
- Belgium Policy Rate averaged 1.13 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Jan 1999 to Apr 2024.
- The data reached an all-time high of 4.75 % pa in Apr 2001 and a record low of 0.00 % pa in Jun 2022.
Belgium joined the Euro Area on January 1st, 1999, thus adopting the European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy mechanisms.
Related information about Belgium Policy Rate
- In the latest reports, Belgium Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: EURIBOR: 3 Months was reported at -0.57 % pa in Nov 2021.
- Its Long Term Interest Rate (Long Term Interest Rate: Month Avg: Belgium: ECB Harmonised) was reported at 2.91 % pa in Mar 2024.
- Belgium Exchange Rate against USD averaged 0.92 (USD/EUR) in Jun 2023.
- Its Real Effective Exchange Rate was 102.26 in Mar 2024.
View Belgium's Policy Rate from Jan 1999 to Apr 2024 in the chart:
What was Belgium's Policy Rate in Apr 2024?
Belgium cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Main Refinancing Operations) was set at 4.50 % pa in Apr 2024, compared with 4.50 % pa in the previous Mar 2024. See the table below for more data.
Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
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4.50 Apr 2024 | 4.50 Mar 2024 | 0.00 Jun 2022 | 4.75 Apr 2001 | % pa | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Policy Rate by Country Comparison
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country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
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Albania (% pa) | 3.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
Algeria (% pa) | 3.00 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 1963 - Sep 2023 |
Argentina (%) | 51.02 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1985 - Apr 2024 |
Armenia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2001 - Apr 2024 |
Australia (% pa) | 4.35 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1990 - Apr 2024 |
Austria (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Azerbaijan (% pa) | 7.25 May 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - May 2024 |
Bahrain (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Apr 2024 |
Bangladesh (% pa) | 8.00 Mar 2024 | monthly | Sep 2009 - Mar 2024 |
Belarus (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1991 - Apr 2024 |
Belgium (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Bolivia (% pa) | 3.01 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Apr 2024 |
Botswana (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2022 | monthly | Aug 1976 - Apr 2022 |
Brazil (% pa) | 10.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Mar 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Bulgaria (% pa) | 3.78 May 2024 | monthly | Feb 1991 - May 2024 |
Canada (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
Chile (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1995 - Apr 2024 |
China (% pa) | 2.65 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Jun 2023 |
Colombia (% pa) | 12.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 1995 - Apr 2024 |
Croatia (% pa) | 3.00 Dec 2022 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2022 |
Cyprus (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Czech Republic (% pa) | 4.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Apr 2024 |
Denmark (% pa) | 3.60 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1914 - Apr 2024 |
Ecuador (% pa) | 10.87 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1995 - Apr 2024 |
Egypt (% pa) | 27.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
Estonia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
European Union (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Finland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
France (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Georgia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
Germany (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Ghana (% pa) | 29.50 May 2023 | monthly | Nov 2002 - May 2023 |
Greece (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Hong Kong SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1992 - Apr 2024 |
Hungary (% pa) | 7.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Oct 1990 - Apr 2024 |
Iceland (% pa) | 10.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Apr 2024 |
India (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2001 - Apr 2024 |
Indonesia (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2015 - Apr 2024 |
Ireland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Israel (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Apr 2024 |
Italy (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Ivory Coast (% pa) | 2.50 Mar 2017 | monthly | Jan 1964 - Mar 2017 |
Japan (% pa) | -0.10 Jun 2023 | monthly | Nov 2008 - Jun 2023 |
Jordan (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1965 - Apr 2024 |
Kazakhstan (% pa) | 14.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
Kenya (% pa) | 13.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
South Korea (% pa) | 3.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Kosovo (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Kuwait (% pa) | 4.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Kyrgyzstan (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Laos (% pa) | 7.50 May 2023 | monthly | Dec 1992 - May 2023 |
Latvia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Lebanon (% pa) | 10.00 Jan 2023 | monthly | Apr 1964 - Jan 2023 |
Lithuania (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Luxembourg (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Macau SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
North Macedonia (% pa) | 6.30 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2024 |
Malawi (% pa) | 26.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
Malaysia (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Apr 2024 |
Malta (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Mauritius (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Mexico (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
Moldova (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 2001 - Apr 2024 |
Mongolia (% pa) | 12.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2007 - Apr 2024 |
Montenegro (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Morocco (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
Myanmar (% pa) | 7.00 2024 | yearly | 1986 - 2024 |
Nepal (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
Netherlands (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
New Zealand (% pa) | 5.50 May 2023 | monthly | Mar 1999 - May 2023 |
Nigeria (% pa) | 24.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 2006 - Apr 2024 |
Norway (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
Oman (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2007 - Apr 2024 |
Pakistan (% pa) | 23.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
Paraguay (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2010 - Apr 2024 |
Peru (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2003 - Apr 2024 |
Philippines (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2016 - Apr 2024 |
Poland (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2024 |
Portugal (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Qatar (% pa) | 6.25 Mar 2024 | monthly | Mar 2003 - Mar 2024 |
Romania (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
Russia (% pa) | 16.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2013 - Apr 2024 |
Saudi Arabia (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
Serbia (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Apr 2024 |
Singapore (% pa) | 4.00 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jul 2005 - Jun 2023 |
Slovakia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Slovenia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
South Africa (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Spain (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Sri Lanka (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Apr 2024 |
Sweden (% pa) | 4.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1987 - Apr 2024 |
Switzerland (% pa) | 1.44 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Syria (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1962 - Apr 2024 |
Taiwan (% pa) | 2.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1961 - Apr 2024 |
Tajikistan (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
Thailand (% pa) | 2.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2000 - Apr 2024 |
Tunisia (% pa) | 8.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
Turkey (% pa) | 50.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1996 - Apr 2024 |
Ukraine (% pa) | 13.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
United Arab Emirates (% pa) | 5.40 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 2007 - Apr 2024 |
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Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
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Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 3.193 2029 | yearly | 1980 - 2029 |
Trade Balance (USD mn) | 3,414.0 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Feb 2024 |
Total Exports (USD mn) | 44,598.0 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Feb 2024 |
Total Exports Growth (%) | -8.2 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2024 |
Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 2,272,698.345 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 29,489,994.259 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 48,623,017.466 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
Total Imports (USD mn) | 41,183.9 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Feb 2024 |
Total Imports Growth (%) | -14.1 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Feb 2024 |
Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 25,246,124.692 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 28,374,000.664 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 1,968.529 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Dec 2023 |
Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 2,019.967 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Dec 2023 |
Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 474.160 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Dec 2023 |
Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 966.510 Dec 2023 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Dec 2023 |
Trade Balance: National Concept (EUR mn) | 1,681.000 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Feb 2024 |
Imports: National Concept (EUR mn) | 28,561.700 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Feb 2024 |
Exports: National Concept (EUR mn) | 30,242.700 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Feb 2024 |
Exports: NC: HS: Metals (EUR mn) | 2,266.888 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: NC: HS: Agriculture: Food, Beverages & Tobacco (FB) (EUR mn) | 2,034.149 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: NC: HS: Textiles (EUR mn) | 538.959 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: NC: HS: Machinery & Electrical Equipment (EUR mn) | 2,941.279 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: NC: HS: Plastics & Rubber (EUR mn) | 1,815.371 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: NC: HS: Chemical Products (EUR mn) | 7,680.785 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: National Concept: European Union: Netherlands (EUR mn) | 3,757.023 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: National Concept: America: USA (EUR mn) | 1,998.411 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: National Concept: European Union: Germany (EUR mn) | 4,570.817 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Exports: National Concept: European Union: France (EUR mn) | 3,532.637 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: NC: HS: Plastics & Rubber (EUR mn) | 1,234.455 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: NC: HS: Chemical Products (EUR mn) | 6,322.628 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: NC: HS: Metals (EUR mn) | 1,898.677 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: NC: HS: Machinery & Electrical Equipment (EUR mn) | 4,376.862 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: NC: HS: Agriculture: Food, Beverages & Tobacco (FB) (EUR mn) | 1,241.683 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: NC: HS: Textiles (EUR mn) | 554.466 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: National Concept: European Union: Germany (EUR mn) | 3,471.971 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: National Concept: European Union: Netherlands (EUR mn) | 6,733.283 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: National Concept: America: USA (EUR mn) | 2,183.695 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports: National Concept: European Union: France (EUR mn) | 3,385.686 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports Unit Value Index: National Concept (2000=100) | 169.780 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports Volume Index: National Concept (2000=100) | 97.200 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Imports Value Index: National Concept (2000=100) | 165.020 Jan 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Jan 2024 |
Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
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Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 0.6 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2007 - Dec 2023 |
Household Debt: % of GDP (%) | 60.2 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2023 |
Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 2,349.602 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Mar 2024 |
Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 257,581.171 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Mar 2024 |
Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 687,818.343 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Mar 2024 |
M2 Growth (%) | -1.7 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1997 - Mar 2024 |
Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 1.0 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Mar 2024 |
Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 8,100.0 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 1.297 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Dec 2023 |
Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 0.2 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Feb 2024 |
Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 16,900.000 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1956 - Apr 2024 |
Total Deposits (USD mn) | 1,468,960.492 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Mar 2024 |
Total Deposits Growth (%) | 2.6 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1997 - Mar 2024 |
Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 816,491.5 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Feb 2024 |
Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 0.3 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Feb 2024 |
Debt Service Ratio: Households (%) | 6.500 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Sep 2023 |
Debt Service Ratio: Private Non-Financial Sector (%) | 17.700 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Sep 2023 |
Credit to Households (USD bn) | 357.860 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1980 - Sep 2023 |
Credit to Private Non-Financial Sector (USD bn) | 1,144.242 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1970 - Sep 2023 |
Household Debt (USD mn) | 365,548.5 Dec 2022 | quarterly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2022 |
Total Loans (USD mn) | 846,478.621 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Jun 2006 - Dec 2023 |
Total Loans Growth (%) | 2.13 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Jun 2007 - Dec 2023 |
Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 69.48 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Dec 2023 |
Monetary Agg in Euro Area: BC: M3 excl Currency in Circulation (EUR bn) | 676.900 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Mar 2024 |
Official Reserve Assets (EUR mn) | 38,580.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Mar 2024 |
Official Reserve Assets: Monetary Gold (EUR mn) | 8,489.000 Feb 2019 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Feb 2019 |
Gross International Reserves (USD bn) | 42.200 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
Gross International Reserves: Gold (USD bn) | 16.900 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1990 - Apr 2024 |
Consumer Credit: Outstanding Amount (EUR mn) | 27,955.000 Jun 2023 | semiannually | Jun 1980 - Jun 2023 |
MFIs Loans: Outstanding Amounts (OA) (EUR mn) | 956,580.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Sep 1997 - Mar 2024 |
Deposits: Households: Outstanding Amounts (EUR mn) | 415,320.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Mar 2024 |
Deposits: Non Financial Corporations (NF): Outstanding Amounts (EUR mn) | 141,991.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Mar 2024 |
Deposits: Financial Intermediaries (FI): Outstanding Amounts (EUR mn) | 43,285.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Mar 2024 |
Credit Inst Loans: Financial Intermediaries (FI): Outstanding Amounts (EUR mn) | 52,168.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Mar 2024 |
Credit Inst Loans: Households (HH): Outstanding Amounts (OA) (EUR mn) | 254,068.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Mar 2024 |
Credit Inst Loans: Non Financial Corporations (NF): Outstanding Amounts (EUR mn) | 153,822.000 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Mar 2024 |
Non Performing Loans: Individuals: Outstanding Overdue Credits (EUR th) | 2,177,371.915 Mar 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Mar 2024 |
Mortgage Credits (EUR mn) | 2,031.000 Feb 2024 | monthly | Jan 1995 - Feb 2024 |
Business and Economic Survey | Last | Frequency | Range |
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Business Confidence Growth (% Point) | -4.4 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1981 - Apr 2024 |
Business Survey: sa: Construction: Carcasses: Appraisal: Order Book (% Point) | -11.200 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
Business Survey: sa: Construction: Carcasses: Trend: Activity (% Point) | -8.200 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
Business Survey: sa: Trade (% Point) | -18.100 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
Business Survey: Seasonally Adjusted (sa): Aggregate (% Point) | -11.900 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
Business Survey: sa: Construction: Structural Engineering (% Point) | -8.500 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
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