July`s CPI was mainly boosted by higher food prices and rentals.
- Daniel ChanWe`ve given back a little bit because people are really concerned about CPI numbers tomorrow, especially after the bad PPI number we saw last week,
- Kathy JonesThese changes seem suspect because manufacturers adopted aggressive discounting programs during July, programs that were evident in the 1 percent decline in vehicle prices in the CPI,
- Michael MoranCan the government introduce price relaxations gradually enough so as to keep CPI at two-three percent a year?,
- Barbara GrossThe big worry is that these energy prices hit the economy all at once and CPI rises too quickly.
- Barbara Gross