While it is impossible to say that inflation has been tamed, it is certainly much more under control, and the declining overall trend in inflation rates continues. The central bank may well now cut key interest rates a further 0.5 basis points at the next meeting.
The highest monthly increase was 4,26% in the index for housing by main expenditure groups. The indices rose for miscellaneous goods and services 2,61%, for food and non-alcoholic beverages 1,83%, for transportation 1,33%, for communication 1,02%, for hotels, cafes and restaurants 1,00%, for furnishings and household equipment 0,61%, for health 0,17%, for education 0,02%, while the indices declined for alcoholic beverages and tobacco -0,01%, for recreation and culture -1,05%, for clothing and footwear -10,22%.
