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Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations

Reported by CNBC Economy · Published 24 Aug 2026, 1:24 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

Consumer prices rose 2.2% last month, compared with the 2.3% expected by economists polled by Reuters

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Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations

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