US consumer inflation cools unexpectedly
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Consumer prices rose 2.7% in November compared to a year earlier, marking a notable reduction from 3% year-over-year inflation in September, the most recent month for which complete data is available. Inflation stands at its lowest level since July.
Inflation fell to its lowest in years in November, according to one important measure. But it may not be all it appears.
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