NEWS RELEASE PRICES 12 OCTOBER 2004

The CPI compiled in October 2004 is 237.4 points (May 1988=100), 0,76% higher than the previous month. The CPI less housing cost is 229.8points, 0.70% higher than in September.

The prices of clothing and footwear rose by 6.2% (effect on the CPI 0.33%) and housing prices rose by 1.5% (0.20%).

The CPI in October 2004 is 3.7% higher than in October 2003 and the CPI less housing cost is 2.7% higher. The CPI rose by 1.2% over the last three months equivalent to an annual inflation of 4.9% (CPI less housing cost 3.7% higher). 

The credit term index in November 2004 is 237.4 points. The old credit term index is 4.687 points in November 2004.



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