Rappler's latest stories on consumer price index
China's factory gate deflation eases as economy recovers
China is working to bounce back from a historic economic contraction in the 1st quarter of 2020, but it faces a threat from weakening global demand
Venezuela's year-on-year inflation down to 3,500%
An opposition legislator says Venezuela's economic crisis could worsen with the depreciation of the bolivar
Relaxed coronavirus rules push inflation up to 2.5% in June 2020
(UPDATED) As the economy reopens with limited transportation options and physical distancing rules in place, tricycle fares soar in June
Canada consumer prices fall 0.4% in May 2020
Gasoline prices rebound, but are still down almost 30% year-on-year in Canada
UK inflation hits 4-year low on virus lockdown
Britain's inflation rate slumps to 0.5% in May 2020 despite a rebound in oil prices
China's factory goods prices slump on virus shock
With slumping demand across many of China's key trading partners, companies are forced to charge less for their products
Venezuelan national assembly says 12-month inflation at 3,600%
Crisis-wracked Venezuela has been in recession for more than 6 years
Inflation slows to 2.1% in May 2020
(UPDATED) Lower transportation costs and food prices cause the downtrend in the Philippines' inflation rate
German inflation grinds lower in May 2020
Germany registers just 0.6% inflation in May 2020, driven by a drop in energy costs
Japan consumer prices log first drop in more than 3 years
The Japanese internal affairs ministry says core prices in April 2020, excluding volatile fresh food, slipped 0.2% from a year earlier
Canada consumer prices fall 0.2% in April 2020
Plunging energy prices as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is the main contributor to the decline in Canada's inflation rate for April 2020
Sudan inflation soars to 99% as food prices rise
Higher prices of grains, meat, milk, and bread cause Sudan's inflation rate to shoot up to 99% in April 2020
Virus, low oil prices take toll on April 2020 U.S. inflation
United States inflation drops to 0.8% in April 2020, its largest month-on-month fall since December 2008
China factory prices plunge as virus hammers demand
China's producer price index – which reflects what factories charge wholesalers – drops in April 2020
Inflation slips to 2.2% in April 2020 as virus freezes economy
(3rd UPDATE) The Philippines' inflation slows down as oil prices plunge, while prices of some food items inch up in April
Sudan inflation soars to above 80% as economic crisis bites
Sudan remains in deep economic crisis one year after mass protests led to the military ouster of strongman Omar al-Bashir
Canada inflation slows 'the most since 2006'
The slowdown in Canada's inflation rate for March 2020 is mainly due to an 11.6% drop in energy prices
Virus shutdowns erode U.S. inflation in March 2020
Declines in sectors affected by the coronavirus outbreak fuel the drop in the United States' inflation rate
China inflation slows as lockdowns ease
China's inflation rate eases in March 2020 due to weak oil prices and suppressed demand caused by drastic coronavirus measures
Coronavirus triggers lower inflation at 2.5% in March 2020
(UPDATED) Inflation slows down in March as economic activity grinds to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic
China inflation slips but stays high on coronavirus, food worries
Analysts say China's inflation rate is likely to remain elevated for some time due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
Zimbabwe inflation soars to 540%
The inflation rate in Zimbabwe surges to 540.16% in February 2020
Inflation slows down to 2.6% in February 2020
(3rd UPDATE) Transport and utility costs in the Philippines go down, as the novel coronavirus places downward pressure on global crude oil prices
China inflation rises as coronavirus disrupts supply chains
Consumer prices in China increase at their highest rate since October 2011, partly due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
Venezuela 2019 inflation close to 10,000%, says central bank
Venezuela's central bank says inflation reached 9,585% in 2019. The opposition-controlled parliament puts it at 7,374%.
Inflation inches up to 2.9% in January 2020
(UPDATED) Inflation picks up in January, but remains within the Philippine government's target range
China inflation flattens as surge in pork prices slows
China's inflation is steady at 4.5% in December 2019, but pork prices remain high due to the African swine fever outbreak
Inflation jumps to 2.5% in December, overall 2019 figure within target
(UPDATED) Transportation expenses go up, but low rice prices keep inflation within target in December 2019
Inflation inches up to 1.3% in November 2019
(UPDATED) Inflation jumps in November, as expected by analysts
Inflation further slows to 0.8% in October 2019
(UPDATED) Inflation in the Philippines is at its slowest pace in over 3 years
China inflation surges in September 2019 as pork prices soar
Inflation in China hits 3% in September 2019, the highest since November 2013
Inflation cools to 0.9% as rice prices drop in September 2019
(UPDATED) Rice prices drop further in September 2019, but still not as low as the economic team had hoped
Inflation continues downtrend at 1.7% in August 2019
(3rd UPDATE) The inflation rate for August 2019 is even lower than the government's target range of 2% to 4%
Inflation remains low at 2.4% in July 2019
(UPDATED) Inflation remains within target for the 6th straight month, but economists warn of the so-called base effect
Inflation slows down to 2.7% in June 2019
(UPDATED) This is well within the government's target and the lowest inflation rate since September 2017
China inflation hits highest level in 15 months
Rising pork and fruit prices lead to higher inflation in China for May 2019
Inflation inches up to 3.2% in May 2019
(UPDATED) The Philippines' inflation rate rises in May 2019, the first time that it rose after 6 straight months of slowdowns. Did the central bank cut rates too soon?
Inflation again settles within target at 3% in April 2019
(4th UPDATE) As inflation eases further in April, analysts are looking at whether the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will cut the benchmark interest rate or the reserve requirement ratio
Inflation eases further to 3.3% in March 2019
(4th UPDATE) Inflation again slows down in March. Will the central bank now cut interest rates?
China consumer price index at lowest level in a year
The consumer price index declines only at 1.5% in February year-on-year, compared to January's 1.7%
Finally! Inflation in February 2019 falls within target at 3.8%
(3rd UPDATE) Metro Manila sees its lowest inflation rate in 18 months. All other regions also exhibit slower inflation rates.
Inflation slows down further to 4.4% in January 2019
(UPDATED) The latest inflation figure is closer to the government's target range of 2% to 4%
Inflation cools down to 5.1% in December 2018
(UPDATED) Inflation eases in December amid a sharp drop in global oil prices, higher domestic rice supply, and a slight recovery of the peso
Inflation eases to 6% in November 2018
(3rd UPDATE) All regions post slower inflation rates except Central Luzon, which retains its October 2018 rate
Inflation steady at 6.7% in October 2018
(3rd UPDATE) The latest figure reinforces the projections of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Department of Finance that inflation is beginning to taper off
FAST FACTS: Philippine inflation rate over the years
In using historical inflation data, the base year of the data should be taken into account
Inflation in September 2018 strains Filipinos' budget at 6.7%
(UPDATED) Inflation spoils the country's growth outlook, poverty alleviation efforts, and people's perception on the government
PSA contradicts Pernia, blames technical glitch for late inflation data
The Philippine Statistics Authority's statement differs from that of Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia, who said a miscalculation had to be corrected
Roque on 9-year high inflation: 'Nothing to worry about'
Malacañang says the 6.4% August inflation rate is 'not ridiculously high' and points to other indicators that show a healthy Philippine economy
Robredo to Duterte gov't: 'Stop dismissing inflation as sign of growing economy'
'Sa halip na patahimikin ang mga taong pumupuna ng mga pagkukulang nila, gamitin sana itong pagkakataon ng administrasyon na patunayang kaya nilang pababain ang presyo ng mga bilihin,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
