April 17, 2024 06:19 GMT
Contributions to the Y/Y change in CPI
UK DATA
Looking at Y/Y changes to contributions:
- Accommodation services contributed +0.03ppt to headline CPI with restaurants actually -0.05ppt in the annual contribution (but +0.08ppt to the M/M).There was a downside contribution from clothing (-0.05ppt contribution to headline CPI) and furniture (-0.07ppt contribution to headline CPI).
- Food prices fell while energy prices were higher due to petrol prices rising (both of those expected).
- Air fares contributed -0.03ppt to headline CPI (smaller than exp).
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