Workflow
香港7月整体消费物价同比上升
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-21 14:23

Core Viewpoint - The overall consumer price index (CPI) in Hong Kong increased by 1.0% year-on-year in July, indicating a slight inflationary trend [1][2]. Group 1: Consumer Price Index Analysis - The composite CPI rose by 1.5% year-on-year for the three months ending July 2025, which is lower than the 1.4% increase in June [1]. - The seasonally adjusted average monthly change in the composite CPI for the three months ending July 2025 was 0.2%, with a corresponding rate of 0.1% when excluding all one-off government relief measures [1]. - The year-on-year increases in the CPI for categories A, B, and C in July were 1.5%, 0.9%, and 0.6%, respectively, with the same rates being 1.4%, 0.9%, and 0.6% when excluding government relief measures [1]. Group 2: Price Changes by Category - In July, the categories that saw year-on-year price increases included housing (1.8%), tobacco and alcohol (1.7%), transportation (1.4%), and dining out and takeaway (1.3%) [1]. - Conversely, the categories that experienced year-on-year price declines were clothing (-3.3%), durable goods (-2.3%), and basic food items (-0.1%) [1]. Group 3: Future Outlook - A government spokesperson indicated that inflation remains mild, with price pressures on major components being largely controlled [2]. - The overall inflation is expected to remain mild in the short term due to manageable local costs and external price pressures [2].