Analysts: inflation in August accelerated as expected
Inflation accelerated in August in line with the expectations – according to macroeconomic analysts interviewed by MTI – but despite the accelerating processes, there is no change in monetary policy.
Consumer prices were on average 2.6 percent higher in August than in the previous year. Compared with July, consumer prices were on average 0.1 percent higher according to Friday’s report by the Central Statistical Office (KSH). (MTI)
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