: an African or Asian nocturnal omnivorous mammal (Mellivora capensis) of the weasel family that resembles a badger
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Economists are looking for a 2.5% year over year increase in the headline CPI number, and a 2.6% increase in the core ratel, which excludes volatile food and energy prices.
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Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Ratel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ratel. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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