Over in the UK, inflation has hit the Reserve Bank's target for the first time in nearly three years.

Prices rose by 2 percent in the year to May, down from the previous 2.3 percent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these stats will likely come into play ahead of July's general election.

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Over in the UK, inflation has hit the Reserve Bank's target for the first time in nearly three years.
Prices rose by 2 percent in the year to May, down from the previous 2.3 percent.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says these stats will likely come into play ahead of July's general election.
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