Group 1 - The consumer price index in Slovenia increased by 2.2% year-on-year in June [1]

Group 1 - The core consumer price index (CPI) in Australia for May 2025 shows a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, a decrease from the previous three months' 2.4%, and below the market expectation of 2.3% [1][2] - The monthly inflation rate, excluding volatile items like fruits, vegetables, and automotive fuel, is reported at 2.7%, slightly down from 2.8% in April [1][2] - The trimmed mean inflation rate, a key indicator for core inflation, has dropped from 2.8% to 2.4%, now below the Reserve Bank of Australia's target range midpoint of 2-3% [1][2] Group 2 - Specific price changes in May include food and non-alcoholic beverages rising by 2.9%, down from 3.1% in April; tobacco and alcohol prices increased from 5.7% to 5.9%; clothing and footwear prices rose from 0.8% to 1.3% [1][2] - Housing prices decreased from 2.2% to 2%, with rental prices dropping from 5% to 4.5% and new housing prices from 1.2% to 0.8%; electricity prices shifted from a decline of 6.5% to 5.9% [1][2] - Other notable price changes include furniture and household equipment prices decreasing from 1% to 0.9%; transport prices improved from a decline of 3.2% to 2.5%, with automotive fuel prices declining from 12% to 10% [2]

Core Viewpoint - The Russian Minister of Economic Development stated that the pace of slowdown in the consumer price index has exceeded expectations [1] Group 1: Economic Indicators - The consumer price index (CPI) in Russia is showing a faster-than-expected deceleration, indicating potential changes in inflation dynamics [1] - This unexpected slowdown in CPI may influence monetary policy decisions and economic forecasts for the country [1] Group 2: Implications for Investment - The faster-than-expected CPI slowdown could present new investment opportunities or risks in sectors sensitive to inflation [1] - Investors may need to reassess their strategies based on the evolving economic landscape influenced by these CPI trends [1]

Core Insights - The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.4% year-on-year in May, aligning with the Bank of England's (BoE) forecast [1] - The service sector inflation rate decreased from 5.4% to 4.7%, meeting the BoE's expectations, indicating a key indicator of domestic price pressures [1] - The rise in food prices, including chocolate and meat, offset declines in airfare and fuel prices, contributing to the overall inflation picture [1] Economic Implications - Following the data release, the British pound continued to strengthen, with the market pricing in two additional 25 basis point rate cuts by the BoE this year [1] - The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran may complicate future decisions by the BoE, as oil prices have surged approximately 14% over the past week [1] - While investors and economists believe the likelihood of a rate cut in the upcoming Thursday meeting is low, the August meeting may still allow for further actions [1]

金十数据6月16日讯，瑞士政府：预计2025年国内生产总值（体育赛事调整后）将增长1.3%（之前预测 为1.4%），2026年国内生产总值（体育赛事调整后）将增长1.2%（之前预测为1.6%）。预计2025年消 费者价格指数为0.1%（之前预测为0.3%），预计2026年消费者价格指数为0.5%（之前预测为0.6%）。 预测假设国际贸易冲突不会进一步升级。 瑞士政府下调GDP增长预期 ...

乌克兰央行：乌克兰5月消费者价格指数加速上涨，超出预期。乌克兰春季霜冻推高食品价格。 ...

Group 1 - The consumer price index has not met expectations, currently at -0.1%, making it unlikely to achieve the 2% target set in the report, which is already lower than last year's 3% target [2] - Achieving the 2% target is crucial, especially in 2025, as it will be a significant year due to an unprecedented tariff war that will reshape the economy's reliance on external demand [3] - The macroeconomic strategy involves stimulating domestic consumption to counteract the effects of the tariff war, emphasizing the need for a strong internal market to avoid factory closures and unemployment [3] Group 2 - The challenge lies in boosting consumer spending, with strategies including lowering deposit rates and providing consumption subsidies, but market reactions have been tepid, leading to concerns among scholars [5] - Direct cash distribution to consumers is suggested as a more effective method to stimulate spending, allowing consumers to dictate market resource allocation rather than pushing them to buy surplus products [5][9] - The lack of positive expectations is a significant barrier to consumption and investment, with banks holding vast amounts of deposits due to a pessimistic outlook on the private economy and structural issues in income distribution [7] Group 3 - The most effective consumption stimulus policy is direct cash distribution combined with improving expectations, aiming to reduce household debt and promote consumption upgrades [9] - Addressing insufficient domestic demand is critical, especially in the context of the tariff war, as failure to do so could lead to ongoing economic risks [9]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Labor Department is reducing the sample size of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) across various regions, which may impact inflation measurement and economic analysis [1] Group 1 - The decision to reduce the CPI sample size indicates a shift in methodology that could affect the accuracy of inflation data [1] - This change may lead to variations in reported inflation rates, influencing economic policy and market expectations [1] - The reduction in sample size could also affect regional economic assessments and comparisons [1]

加拿大央行行长麦克勒姆：我们将密切关注接下来的两份消费者价格指数报告。 ...

据越南通讯社：越南1月至5月消费者价格指数同比上涨3.21%，工业产出同比增长8.8%。 ...