The FAO food price index registered an interannual decrease of close to 1%, due to weakening in most markets, as a result of tensions in international trade relations.
From the monthly FAO report:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 173.7 points in June 2018, down 2.4 points (1.3 percent) from its level in May, representing the first month-on month decline since the beginning of this year.
The consumer price index registered a monthly variation of 0.41%, due to an increase in the prices of fuels, and some foods.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
The monthly variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June of this year was 0.41%, driven mainly by higher prices of fuels, some foods and household items.
The consumer price index registered a monthly variation of 0.10%, due to an increase in the prices of accommodation, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, and transportation.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
The Consumer Price Index recorded a monthly variation of 0.10% in May 2018, mainly associated with an increase in fuel prices; It should be noted that this behavior was partially offset by a negative variation in the prices of some foods.
The FAO food price index grew 1.9% year-on-year, due to the increase in prices of dairy products and cereals.
From the monthly report on the FAO food price index:
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 176.2 points in May 2018, up 2.2 points (1.2 percent) from April level and hitting its highest level since October 2017. The increase in May reflected a continued steep rise in dairy price quotations, while those of cereals also rose, albeit at a slower pace. By contrast, vegetable oil and sugar markets remained under downward pressure whereas meat values changed little.
The consumer price index recorded a monthly variation of 0.22%, due to an increase in the prices of transport and furniture and household items.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
In April 2018, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered a monthly variation of 0.22%, the lowest of the last seven months. This behavior was influenced by the rise in the price of fuel in the domestic market, as well as some household goods, furniture and appliances. [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In March, the consumer price index recorded a monthly variation of 0.35%, due to an increase in the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, and transportation.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a monthly increase of 0.35% in March of this year, explained largely by a price increase in some products, such as the Kwh rate for residential electric power, housing rental and certain foods.[GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In February, the consumer price index registered a monthly variation of 0.64%, which is explained by an increase in the prices of education and of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered monthly growth of 0.64%in the second month of the year, influenced to a large extent by the effect felt in various areas from the start of classes in both private and public education; as well as a rise in the price of carbonated beverages and fuels.Annual inflation rate stood at 4.33% (3.84% in February 2017) and the cumulative inflation rate was 0.94% (1.32% twelve months ago). [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In January, the consumer price index recorded a monthly variation of 0.29%, which is explained by an increase in the prices of fuels and some clothing and footwear.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
In the first month of 2018, the monthly variation of the Consumer Price Index was 0.29%, a rise driven by an increase in the prices of fuels and some clothing and footwear.Meanwhile, the year-on-year inflation rate stands at 4.57% (3.44% in January 2017). [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In December, the consumer price index registered a monthly variation of 0.65%, mainly explained by the behavior of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
In the last month of 2017, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a monthly variation of 0.65%, linked to price increases in food of agricultural origin, such as: eggs, basic grains, certain vegetables and tubers, as well as dairy products; This was due to the shortage caused by the lack of supplies in certain regions due to the taking over of roads.[GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graph"]
In November, the consumer price index recorded a monthly variation of 0.49%, and for the second consecutive month, annual inflation was almost 4%.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
The monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 0.49% in November 2017, mainly associated with higher prices for food of agricultural origin and dairy products. With the above, an accumulated inflation of 4.05% has been registered and the year-on-year figure stands at 4.33% (3.04% for both indicators as of November 2016).[GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]
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The fiscal deficit stands at historically low levels, inflation is moderate and the macroeconomic perspective is positive, but a continuous effort is required to improve social indicators.
From a statement issued by the IMF:
21 November 2017: The authorities’ commitment to their reform agenda has remained strong during the program, which has successfully stabilized the economy, restored confidence, and paved the way for accelerating growth and reducing poverty.
In October, the consumer price index registered a monthly variation of 0.29%, and almost 4% in year-on-year terms.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
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The monthly variation of the Consumer Price Index in October 2017 was 0.29%, mainly explained by an increase in the prices of: some foods of agricultural origin (red beans, corn and onions), rental services, housing maintenance and fuels in the domestic market. This caused inter-annual inflation to be 3.97% (2.82% in October 2016) and accumulated inflation 3.55% (2.90% in the same month in the previous year).
In September, the CPI in year-on-year terms varied by 3.66% and in the nine months of this year so far accumulated inflation is 3.24%.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained the same as in the previous month. Inflationary pressures caused by a rise in the price of fuels in the local market, clothing and footwear, furniture and household goods, among others, were offset by a decrease in the price of some foods (mainly agricultural) as well as by a reduction in residential electricity rates.[GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]
In August, the monthly variation was 0.33%, mainly explained by the behavior of fuel prices and rent for housing.
From a report by the Central Bank of Honduras:
In July of this year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a monthly increase of 0.33% (0.14% in August 2016); explained mainly by increase of prices registered in fuels, rent of housing and certain foods.[GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graphics"]