消费韧性足，4月份武汉CPI同比上涨0.4%

Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Wuhan shows a moderate fluctuation, indicating a stable and improving trend, with the core CPI (excluding food and energy) rising by 0.6% year-on-year [1]. Price Changes Overview - Among the eight categories of goods and services that constitute the CPI, seven categories experienced year-on-year price increases, while only transportation and communication prices decreased [1]. - Year-on-year price changes for major categories include: - Other goods and services: +6.3% - Education, culture, and entertainment: +2.3% - Clothing: +2.1% - Housing and healthcare: +0.4% - Food, tobacco, and alcohol, as well as daily necessities and services: +0.3% - Transportation and communication: -3.5% [2]. Food and Beverage Price Dynamics - The increase in food and beverage prices has provided solid support for the moderate rise in CPI, primarily driven by the price increases of pork, fish, and fresh fruits. For instance, the price of freshwater fish rose by 10.3% year-on-year [3]. - Specific price observations include: - Prices for crucian carp and Wuchang fish at local supermarkets increased by approximately 3-5 yuan per pound over the past two weeks [3]. Service Price Contributions - Service prices increased by 0.9% year-on-year, becoming a significant driver of CPI growth. In April, prices for various services, including ticket prices for attractions and performances, saw notable increases of 9.1% and 3.5%, respectively [9]. - The rise in service prices is attributed to a surge in consumer activity driven by seasonal events and entertainment, such as the Wuhan Marathon and various concerts [9].