Inflation in Mexico (using the CPI method) rose from 4.01% in August 2020 to 4.09% in October 2020. By how many percentage points should real interest rates have changed over the same period, assuming that nominal interest rates have remained fixed during this time? (Round your answer to twodecimal places. If real interest rates fell, be sure to include a negative sign. Do not include a percentage sign.)

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