A national economy is experiencing an inflation rate of 5%, which is significantly above the central bank's stated target of 2%. Concurrently, the unemployment rate has fallen to a multi-year low, suggesting the economy is operating at or above its full capacity. Based on this information, what is the most likely action the central bank will take, and what is the primary economic reasoning for this action?
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