core Inflation

Inflation pressures build despite softer June core CPI

Economists flag electricity tariffs, oil prices, and El Niño as key risks in H2.

MAS eases monetary policy as core inflation forecasts drops to 1% to 2%

CPI-All Items inflation will average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2025.

Core inflation was unchanged in April as travel services post higher inflation

The central bank said there was lower inflation for electricity and gas.

Core inflation to fall below 5.0% in remaining quarters

RHB expects core inflation to fall at around 2.5% at year-end.

Core inflation hits a 14-year high of 3.6%

The increase was due to stronger inflation across all expenditure divisions.

Inflation picks up in March at 5.4%

It accelerated due to higher private transport, food, and services inflation.

Core inflation expected to come in 2.5%-3.5% in 2022

Consumer price inflation will also be raised by more than previously anticipated.