13 July 2001, 14:40 OUTLOOK UK June RPI up 1.8 pct yr-on-yr; RPI-X up 2.3; RPI-Y up 2.6
LONDON (AFX) - Headline UK retail prices (RPI) in June are expected
to have risen an adjusted 0.1 pct from May and 1.8 pct year-on-year,
according to the median of 21 analysts' forecasts compiled by AFX News.
May RPI was up an adjusted 0.6 pct month-on-month and was 2.1 pct
higher year-on-year.
Underlying inflation, RPI excluding mortgage interest payments
(RPI-X), is forecast to have risen 0.1 pct month-on-month for a 2.3 pct
increase, following a 0.8 pct monthly rise and 2.4 pct annual increase
in May.
RPI-Y, which also excludes indirect taxes and excise duties, is
expected to have risen 0.2 pct month-on-month for a 2.6 pct annual
increase.
May RPI-Y rose 0.9 pct month-on-month and 2.8 pct year-on-year.
June retail price data are released on Tuesday, July 17th.
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