The CPI compiled in December 2004 is 239.0 points (May 1988=100), 0.46% higher than the previous month. The CPI less housing cost is 230.5 points, 0.3% higher than in November.
Housing prices rose by 1.6% (effect on the CPI 0.20%) and prices of food and beverages rose by 0.9% (0.13%).
The CPI in December 2004 is 3.9% higher than in December 2003 and the CPI less housing cost is 2.6% higher. The CPI rose by 1.4% over the last three months equivalent to an annual inflation of 5.9% (CPI less housing cost 4.1%).
The credit term index in January 2005 is 239.0 points. The old credit term index is 4.719 points in January 2005.
