Inflation

But Highlights the Need for Vigilance Against Inflationary Pressures and Excessive External Borrowing

May 29, 2007 -- The International Monetary Fund's May 2007 Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia (REO) sees continued strong growth in the Caucasus and Central Asia, but highlights the need for vigilance against inflationary pressures and excessive external borrowing. Mr. David Owen, Senior Advisor in the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, presented the report's main findings for the region in Tbilisi, Georgia today:    » read more »

May 15, 2007-- The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.6 percent in April, before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. The April level of 206.686 (1982-84=100) was 2.6 percent higher than in April 2006.

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 0.8 percent in April, prior to seasonal adjustment. The April level of 202.130 (1982-84=100) was 2.5 percent higher than in April 2006.    » read more »