Costa Rica: Annual Inflation up to March 2017 is 1.58%Friday, April 7, 2017 The consumer price index showed a monthly variation of -0.42%, accumulating so far this year inflation of 1.58%. The monthly report by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Costa Rica indicates that the groups with the greatest contribution to the CPI in March 2017 are: Food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport. [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graphics"] Costa Rica: Inflation Continues to AccelerateWednesday, June 7, 2017 In April, the consumer price index rose by 0.22%, with accumulated inflation standing at 0.92% and year-on-year inflation at 1.67%. From the report by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Costa Rica: Costa Rica Still Has Zero InflationTuesday, June 7, 2016 Despite the slight monthly increase of 0.19% in the consumer price index in May, inflation in the last twelve months was -0.43%. The National Institute of Statistics reported that in May 2016, of the 315 goods and services included in the consumer basket, 42% increased in price, 46% decreased and 12% remained the same. Costa Rica: Year-on-year inflation up to April 2017 is 1.64%Wednesday, May 10, 2017 The consumer price index showed a monthly variation of 0,15%, accumulating inflation so far this year of 0,70%. The monthly report by the National Institute of Statistics and Census of Costa Rica indicates that the groups with the highest contribution to the CPI variation in April are: Transport and Food and non-alcoholic beverages. [GRAFICA caption = "Click to interact with graphics"] Honduras: Annual Inflation to August 2016 is 2.51%Monday, September 5, 2016 In August the consumer price index recorded a rise of 0.14%, placing accumulated inflation so far this year at 2.72%. The Central Bank of Honduras reports that in August 2016, the monthly variation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in August 2016 was 0.14%, the lowest so far this year; but higher than the rate observed twelve months earlier (0.03%), mainly related to the increase in the price of food consumed in restaurants and rental housing. Annual inflation was 2.51% (3.09% in August last year), while the cumulative rate stood at 2.72%. Costa Rica: YoY Inflation to June 2017 is 1.77%Friday, July 7, 2017 In June the consumer price index rose by 0.08%, with accumulated inflation in the year being 1.01% and the year-on-year figure 1.77%. From a report by the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses of Costa Rica: 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"] Government of Nicaragua Targets Electricity MarketThursday, March 13, 2014 Companies are being prevented from choosing where to buy the electricity they consume, and forced to get it from the distributor TSK- Melfosur. With the change in the regulations imposed by the government, companies will have to assume increased electricity costs as they are prevented from choosing and buying power directly from generators. Nicaragua: Oil Prices ConcernsWednesday, January 23, 2019 Although in the last year there have been constant reports of falls in the international price of crude oil, the rise registered in the last month represents a risk for a "very sensitive" economy such as the Nicaraguan one. Between December 21st, 2018 and January 21st, 2019, the price per barrel of crude oil has registered a 16% increase, rising from $45.5 to $52.57, a situation that could alter prices and costs in an economy that has been hit by the political crisis that has affected it since April last year. 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: |
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