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Inflation unexpectedly slows to lowest level in months

Inflation has unexpectedly slowed to 4 per cent in the 12 months to May – still higher than the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target but its lowest level in three months.

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What happened Inflation has unexpectedly slowed to 4 per cent in the 12 months to May – still higher than the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target but its lowest level in three months.
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Left / center-leftInflation unexpectedly slows to lowest level in months

The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report

CenterInflation unexpectedly slows to lowest level in months

The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jun 24, 3:30 AM

Inflation unexpectedly slows to lowest level in months

Inflation has unexpectedly slowed to 4 per cent in the 12 months to May – still higher than the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target but its lowest level in three months.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Jun 24, 3:30 AM

Inflation unexpectedly slows to lowest level in months

Inflation has unexpectedly slowed to 4 per cent in the 12 months to May – still higher than the Reserve Bank of Australia’s target but its lowest level in three months.

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Jun 24, 3:30 AM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

Jun 24, 3:30 AM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.