July CPI figures showed headline inflation unchanged at 2.7% yoy, missing expectations for a rise to 2.8% yoy. Core CPI accelerated to 3.1% yoy from 2.9% yoy, topping the 3.0% yoy forecast. The annual energy index dropped -1.6% yoy, offsetting a 2.9% yoy rise in food prices. Month-on-month, CPI increased 0.2% and core CPI rose […]

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