A monthly report by the Development Foundation of Guatemala has been released, showing the main indicators of the national economy.
MAIN VARIABLES AFFECTING DOMESTIC PRICES
Inflation continues to fall in May
In May 2012 the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a variation of 3.90%, 2.49 percentage points lower than in May last year (6.39%), continuing the downward trend that began in January 2012.
Fundesa has released its monthly report on the main indicators of the national economy: inflation, oil, IMAE, external sector, exports, foreign exchange, and tax revenue.
Inflation continues to fall in April
In April 2012 the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a variation of 4.27%, 1.49 percentage points less than in April last year (5.76%), continuing the downward trend that began in January 2012.
Fundesa has released its monthly report of the main indicators of the national economy: inflation, oil, IMAE, external sector, exports, foreign exchange, and tax revenue.
Inflation
In February 2012 the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a variation of 5.17%, 0.07 percentage points lower than in February last year (5.24%). The monthly variation was 0.50%, 0.25 percentage points lower than in the same month of 2011 when it reached 0.75%.
The consumer price index shows for the month of January a variation of 5.44%, reported the Institute of Statistics and Censuses.
The consumer price index (CPI) measures the average change in prices of a group of goods and services corresponding to the most important items among households expenses (ENIGFAM 2009-2010). This index is based on a comparison with December 2010.
A monthly report has been released giving the main indicators of the national economy: inflation, oil, IMAE, external sector, exports, foreign exchange, tax revenue.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered an annual variation of 6.20% in December 2011, 0.81 percentage points higher than in the previous year (5.39%). In December 2011 the CPI showed a monthly variation of 0.22%, 0.14 percentage points higher than in the
A report has been released showing the leading economic indicators, focusing on December 2011.
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Inflation
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed an annual variation of 6.20% in December 2011, 0.81 percentage points higher than in the previous year (5.39%). In December 2011 the CPI showed a monthly variation of 0.22%, 0.14 percentage points higher than in the same month of 2010 when it reached 0.08%.
Inflation in December recorded a monthly cumulative variation of 0.22% and 6.20% for the year.
An increase in the cost of living in December was influenced by a rise of some products such as chili peppers, green beans, tomatoes and potatoes, and air transport services and travel.
According to a press release from the National Institute of Statistics:
Monthly report from the Foundation for Development on the main indicators of the Guatemalan economy.
Inflation
According to the Consumer Price Index-CPI- at the level of the republic, developed by the National Statistics Institute INE, inflation showed a slight increase after two consecutive months of decline, since in November the CPI registered a value of 105.97, while in the previous month it was 105.74.
The Development Foundation of Guatemala’s published its monthly report on the main indicators of the Guatemalan economy.
Inflation
According to the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) developed by the National Statistics Institute (INE in Spanish), inflation declined for the second consecutive month in October as the CPI registered a value of 105.74 as compared to 105.78 recorded the previous month.
The Foundation for Development has released an Economic Bulletin for October 2011 reporting on key indicators of Guatemala’s economy.
Regarding inflation, the report noted that:
“According to the Consumer Price Index-CPI-republic level, developed by the National Statistics Institute, INE, inflation in September was lower than in August as the CPI registered a value of 105.85, compared to 105.78 recorded the previous month.
International pressure on the price of oil, wheat and corn are the main causes.
So far this year prices in Guatemala have risen by 5.85%, an increase explained largely by high commodity prices internationally.
At home, the products that rose in price during August were tomatoes, sugar and tortillas, while other goods such as oranges and avocados, as well as travel services, showed a reduction.
The Foundation for the Development of Guatemala (FUNDESA) has issued its monthly report on key indicators of the Guatemalan economy.
Inflation
According to the Index of Consumer Prices, prepared by the National Statistics Institute, accumulated inflation during the month of June 2011 stood at 4.23%.
The rate of change (change in June 2011 compared with the same month in 2010) stood at 6.42%, higher than that observed in June 2010.
The monthly report of major national economic indicators discusses inflation, oil, IMAE, external sector, exports, foreign exchange, and tax revenue.
Economic Bulletin June 2011 - The Foundation for the Development of Guatemala (FUNDESA) notes that according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), accumulated inflation during May 2011 (until 31 May) stood at 3.68%, which means that the price level rose compared to December 2010.
The Consumer Price Index has risen 6.39% in the last 12 months, above the inflation target of between 4% and 6% set by the Banguat.
The effects of international inflation are being felt in Guatemala, where prices have been showing a a clear upward trend for a few months.
According to the National Institute of Statistics, in the last twelve months inflation has risen 6.39%, exceeding the range of 4% to 6% inflation target set by the Banco de Guatemala (Banguat).
In the first quarter of the year inflation reached 3.17%.
The CPI in April 2011 showed a value of 103.17, the previous month’s figure was 102.52, making the monthly variation 0.63%, this variation is less than the previous month (0.92%).
Expenditure groups that made the most impact on the CPI in April 2011 were foods, nonalcoholic beverages, housing, water, electricity, gas, other fuels and transportation.