As it was switched between different operating modes, the leak rate appeared to react by increasing or decreasing.

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Earlier this month, Mr Lenihan insisted it would be different this Christmas, as he could react to any changes in the British VAT rate because this time around, his UK counterpart will reveal his budget first.

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"We believe that the government will react to this weaker-than-expected GDP growth rate by introducing more policy measures to boost lending, speed up project starts, encourage consumption, and support property sales, " Jun Ma, Deutsche Bank greater China chief economist said.

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