Honduras: Annual Inflation in May 2016 is 2.36%Monday, June 6, 2016 In May the consumer price index recorded a rise of 0.34%, placing inflation accumulated so far this year at 1.61%. The Central Bank of Honduras reports that "... The monthly variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May 2016 was 0.34%, a result influenced by an increase in prices of food and fuel. Costa Rica: Inflation in 2016 Less than 1%Friday, January 6, 2017 In December, the consumer price index recorded a monthly variation of 0.39%, placing inflation accumulated in the year at 0.77%. The groups with the greatest contribution to the CPI in December 2016 were Food and non-alcoholic beverages and Transport. [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graphics"] Central America Fiscal Lens - 5th. EditionTuesday, October 1, 2013 Analysis of debt sustainability in Central America, economic growth, inflation, revaluation and management of the fiscal deficit. Central America Fiscal Lens No. 5 reported that gross domestic production in Central America in 2012 amounted to U.S. $184.000 million. The fastest growing economies were Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Defense of Currency vs Boosting the EconomyThursday, July 4, 2013 Former Presidents of the Central Bank of Costa Rica have criticized the bill which sets two equal objectives for the institution: inflation control and boosting production. They agree that the Central Bank has shown that it does, but remain unconvinced that an expansionary monetary policy can be implemented to boost production indefinitely. Also, the experts believe that although both goals have similar weight, priority is always given to one over the other. Inflation in Costa Rica Keeps DecliningFriday, April 5, 2019 In the third month of the year, the year-on-year variation of the Consumer Price Index was 1.4%, below the increases of 1.7% and 1.5% recorded in January and February 2019. During March, the goods and services showing the greatest negative effect were: automobiles, airline tickets and eggs. On the other hand, beans, pizza and domestic service were among the main ones with the greatest positive effect, reported the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). Costa Rica: 1.7% Inflation up to January 2019Friday, February 8, 2019 The consumer price index did not show any major changes in January, as it barely varied by 0.05% with respect to December, mainly because of the Transport and Education prices. Of the 315 goods and services included in the consumption basket, 57% increased in price, 36% decreased in price and 7% showed no variation, informed the National Statistics and Census Institute. Costa Rica: Lower Inflation During FebruaryThursday, March 7, 2019 In the second month of the year, the year-on-year change in the Consumer Price Index was 1.5%, below the 2.2% increase recorded in February 2018. During February, the goods and services with the greatest positive effect were: automobile, primary education and junior high school. On the other hand, gasoline, papaya and tomato were among the main with the greatest negative effect, reported the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC). Inflation Keeps Rising in Costa RicaFriday, June 7, 2019 After the year-on-year variation of the Consumer Price Index between January and March of this year will range between 1.4% and 1.7%, and during April inflation was 2.1%, in May the inflationary rhythm rose to 2.3%. The groups with the greatest contribution to the variation of the CPI in May were: Transport and Entertainment and culture, explains the report of the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC). Costa Rica: Year on Year Inflation to July 2017 is 1.16%Tuesday, August 8, 2017 In July the consumer price index rose by 0.32%, with cumulative inflation in the year at 1.33% and 1.16% in year-on-year terms. From a report by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Costa Rica: Nicaragua as seen by Fitch RatingsThursday, August 24, 2017 The rating agency highlights growth at rates of 5% achieved in the last five years, but estimates that in 2017-18 this will fall to 4.5%, partly due to the effect of a reduction in financial flows from the program with Petrocaribe. From a statement issued by Fitch Ratings: Costa Rica: 2.3% YoY Inflation up to October 2017Friday, November 10, 2017 In October, the consumer price index increased by 0.56%, mainly explained by the prices of gasoline and water and electricity services. From a report by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Costa Rica: Costa Rica: 2.6% Inflation at End of 2017Thursday, January 11, 2018 In December 2017, the consumer price index varied by 0.47%, explained mainly and for the second consecutive month, by the prices in the categories of food and transport. From a report by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Costa Rica: Costa Rica: YoY Inflation up to November 2017 is 2.5%Thursday, December 7, 2017 In November, the consumer price index varied by 0.16%, mainly explained by the prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages, and transportation. From a report by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Costa Rica: Guatemala: Leader Rate Stays at 4.75%Friday, May 2, 2014 The Bank of Guatemala is keeping at the same level its leading policy rate, which is the main reference for interest rates in the country. From a statement issued by the Bank of Guatemala: Food and Beverages Push Up InflationThursday, August 8, 2019 During July in Costa Rica, the Consumer Price Index reported a 2.9% year-on-year variation, a rise that is partly explained by the behavior of food and non-alcoholic beverage prices. Of the 315 goods and services that make up the consumption basket, 61% increased in price, 35% decreased in price and 4% showed no variation, reported the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses. |
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