澳门：9月CPI同比上升0.47% 环比上升0.1%

Core Insights - The overall consumer price index (CPI) in Macau increased by 0.47% year-on-year and 0.10% month-on-month as of September 2025, with an average CPI increase of 0.24% over the past twelve months compared to the previous year [1][2] Price Index Summary - The food and non-alcoholic beverages category saw a year-on-year price increase of 0.56%, driven by higher costs for dining out and takeout services, while housing rent increases contributed to a 0.37% rise in the housing and fuel category [1] - The most significant year-on-year increases were observed in recreation, sports, and culture (+2.81%), while the information and communication (-2.94%) and clothing (-1.43%) categories experienced declines [1][2] - Month-on-month, the CPI rose by 0.10%, with food and non-alcoholic beverages increasing by 0.23%, primarily due to higher vegetable prices and dining costs [1] - The education category also saw a month-on-month increase of 0.94%, while recreation, sports, and culture (-0.64%) and transportation (-0.56%) categories declined due to lower travel and accommodation costs post-summer [1] Average Price Index Changes - For the twelve months ending September 2025, the average CPI increased by 0.24%, with notable increases in miscellaneous goods and services (+2.07%), recreation, sports, and culture (+1.47%), and education (+1.08%) [2] - The average CPI for the third quarter rose by 0.29% year-on-year, with the first nine months of the year showing a 0.22% increase compared to the same period last year [2] Weighting of Categories - The weightings of various categories in the CPI reflect their impact on household spending, with housing and fuel, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and transportation being the most significant contributors [4] - The food and non-alcoholic beverages category has a weighting of 29.47%, while housing and fuel account for 34.47% of household expenditures [4]