Japanese consumer prices down record 1.1% in May Jun 26, 2009
com - Japanese consumer prices down record 1. Japanese consumer prices down record 1. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Producer prices drop 1.1%, says Stats SA Jun 25, 2009
PPI monitors prices as goods leave farms, mines and factories, while the consumer price index (CPI) monitors prices paid by consumers. Changes in PPI are followed by changes in CPI some months later. (Business Report, South Africa)
Food inflation shrinks down to 12.1% in May Jun 25, 2009
The headline inflation rate reflects the movement in prices over a 12-month period, measured on the consumer price index (CPI). The data, released yesterday by Statistics SA, showed food inflation was 12. (Business Report, South Africa)
Roubini: Oil, Gold Overvalued Jun 24, 2009
The consumer price index dropped 1. 3 percent in the year through May, the largest drop in 59 years. (Newsmax)
Economists criticise inflation targeting approach Jun 18, 2009
Jammine said the problems with inflation targeting in its present form was that it was based on movements in the consumer price index (CPI) - and previously on CPI excluding mortgage costs. "I have always felt very uneasy about targeting CPI inflation, because it can vary so much depending on assumptions and methodology.". (Business Report, South Africa)
Lower inflation figures weigh on dollar Jun 18, 2009
The US consumer price index rose 0. 1 per cent in May. (FT.com -- Markets)
Economic forecasters - how good are they? Jun 4, 2009
In Australia, Reuters surveys 15-25 economists ahead of each quarterly consumer price index (CPI) figure. A check back over analyst forecasts for the past 17 years shows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Carney May Keep Canada Rate at Record Low as Surging Dollar Hits Exporters Jun 4, 2009
the consumer price index will fall by 0. 8 percent in the third quarter of this year, and not return to target before the second half of 2011. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
South Africa: Inflation Crimps More Rate Cuts May 29, 2009
At the same time, inflation measured by a revamped consumer price index (CPI) has exceeded forecasts every month since it was launched in January. The gauge rose by 8,4% in the year to April, slowing from 8,5% in March but still well outside its 3% to 6% target range -- which has been breached for more than two years. (allAfrica.com)
Man Calls 911 To Protest Missing Juice Box May 28, 2009
With The Consumer Price Index Down, Is Now The Perfect Time To Go Shopping For New Appliances. Going Broke. (Click2Houston, TX)
Social Security sniveling (228) May 26, 2009
While it is true that there will be no cost of living increase for people on Social Security this year (and, yes, I do draw Social Security benefits), you don t report on two points: one, the reason for no increase this year is the low or non-existent increase in the Consumer Price Index last year. Second, last year we had a record increase in SSI benefits of over 5 percent, I recall closer to 6 percent. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Yikes! Series I Savings Bonds paying 0.0% May 8, 2009
The inflation protection comes in the form of a second, inflation-adjustment rate, which is set twice a year based on the Consumer Price Index. When prices are rising, you get, in effect, an extra bonus on your interest payments to offset the impact of inflation. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Wholesale price index falls nearly 11% from last year May 6, 2009
INFLATION GAUGE: The consumer price index shrank for the third consecutive month last month, dropping 0 ... Meanwhile, the consumer price index (CPI), the main gauge of inflation, contracted for the third consecutive month last month, falling 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* South Korea posts record trade surplus, inflation slows May 2, 2009
The consumer price index was up 3. 6 percent last month from a year earlier, compared with a 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
100bp cut expected Apr 30, 2009
Headline Consumer Price Index inflation on a monthly basis came in at 1. 3 percent in March, compared to 1. (iAfrica.com)
Opinions differ: HSBC says RBI may cut rates at policy review Apr 17, 2009
HSBC also expects India's wholesale price inflation which is already close to zero to hit a low of -2 percent by mid-year and consumer price index which has now peaked to fall sharply in March. "While there is tentative evidence of the world economy stabilising the central bank is unlikely to be confident that a strong global/Indian recovery lies ahead," Prior-Wandesforde said. (India Times)
New Zealand inflation continues to ease from 18 year high Apr 17, 2009
The consumer price index rose 3 percent from a year earlier, continuing to retreat from an 18 year high of 5. 1 percent in the July-September quarter of last year, according to Statistics New Zealand. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* CPI contracts for second straight month Apr 7, 2009
The nations consumer price index (CPI) contracted for the second straight month last month on falling fuel prices, although food and household costs posted a modest increase, the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said yesterday. The CPI dropped 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
'Deflation not a threat to economy' Mar 29, 2009
MUMBAI: With inflation fast approaching zero per cent, bankers have sought to allay fears that the country may be in the deflation mode on grounds that the consumer price index was still high and deflation was a statistical phenomenon due to base effect. Deflation happens in the economy if negative inflation sustains over a period of time. (India Times, India)
Inflation surprises with jump to 3.2% Mar 25, 2009
As the sharp fall in the value of the pound fed through in the form of higher prices for shoppers, the consumer price index increased from 3 per cent in January to 3. 2 per cent in the year to February, confounding economists forecasts of a further fall to 2. (FT.com -- Markets)
Leaping markets give JSE a bounce Mar 25, 2009
In January the new, rebased and reweighted consumer price index rose 8. 1 percent, down from an August peak of 13. (Business Report, South Africa)
Sterling at six-week high against dollar Mar 25, 2009
The consumer price index rose 3. 2 per cent in February, confounding expectations that price pressures would ease to show a 2. (FT.com -- Markets)
Mboweni announces repo rate cut Mar 25, 2009
"The global economy has continued to weaken significantly in recent months as a result of the turmoil in the financial markets. "There is growing uncertainty regarding the depth and duration of the economic slowdown," Mboweni said. He added that the South African economy had not escaped the impact of these developments, and domestic production had contracted as a result of weak domestic demand and a significant decline in export demand. "Against this backdrop of widening domestic and global... (Business Report, South Africa)
S'pore 2008 inflation rate highest in 28 years, up 6.5% Mar 23, 2009
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Spectre of deflation fades with bump in prices Mar 20, 2009
And gasoline prices, when compared with a year ago, will likely be considerably lower in the spring and summer, so the consumer price index will likely contract substantially for at least a few months. Even so, retailers are not likely to keep slashing their prices as they have done in the past few months, especially when it comes to cars, Mr. Rangasamy said. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Shilling: Lengthy Deflation Ahead Mar 18, 2009
If the consumer price index is down 2 percent and 30-year Treasurys yield 3. 6 percent, as they do now, investors are effectively making 5. (Newsmax)
• The pain oftooth fairyeconomics Mar 15, 2009
Maybe I'm not keeping up on the Consumer Price Index, but that's an absurd price for a baby tooth. Three teeth later, my son's self-inflicted dental work has taken a bite into my wallet. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
* Consumer Price Index declines 1.31% Mar 6, 2009
Consumer Price Index declines 1 ... The nations consumer price index (CPI) fell by 1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bancolombia S.A. Announces Successful Offering of Subordinated Ordinary Notes Mar 5, 2009
90 % E.A. 209,000 * IPC: Consumer Price Index ** Representative Market Rate: March 04, 2008 Ps. 2,588. (PR Newswire)
Annual inflation seen at 3.03 per cent Mar 4, 2009
The wholesale price index is more closely watched than the consumer price index (CPI) because it includes more products and is also published weekly. The CPI is released monthly. (India Times)
Mboweni spells it out Feb 27, 2009
Inflation measured by the new consumer price index (CPI) slowed to 8. 1 percent last month from a 9. (iAfrica.com)
China faces deflation amid sharp downturn Feb 25, 2009
The consumer price index, which spiked last year to a 12-year high of 8. 7 percent, has eased to 1 percent last month. (Business Report, South Africa)
Inflation taking toll on nest egg accounts Feb 22, 2009
Although the consumer price index (CPI), the government's favoured inflation measure, fell from 3. 1% in December to 3% in January, few accounts pay enough interest to enable a tax-paying saver to even match inflation at this level - a basic rate taxpayer would need to earn 3. (guardian.co.uk)
Inflation rate expected to fall Feb 17, 2009
Analysts expect the core rate - referred to as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - to come in at about 2. 7. (BBC News -- UK)
Slower growth, but no recession Feb 12, 2009
This will be accompanied by a slowing in headline consumer price index inflation, from 11. 6 percent last year to 5. (Business Report, South Africa)
