UK inflation rate rises to 1.5 pct in Oct Nov 17, 2009
The broad-based retail price index was down by 0. 8 percent in October after dropping 1. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Housing association rents to fall Nov 6, 2009
The fall has come about because rent changes are based on inflation as measured by the retail price index the previous September. Last year that figure was negative. (BBC News -- UK)
Pramerica launches UK real estate income fund Sep 21, 2009
The fund will target assets with potential to track and exceed the UK Retail Price Index by between 4 and 5 percent, after fees and costs, Pramerica said, adding that it could grow to 500 million pounds ($817. 5 million) over the next five years. (Scientific American)
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - Sept 19 Sep 19, 2009
The threat of a national strike saw employers agree to a deal of a two percent pay rise from January and further increases linked to the retail price index in 2011. However, unions failed to secure a demand for a register of unemployed workers that employers would have to use amid suggestions it would discriminate against non-UK workers. (Scientific American)
U.K. Inflation Data Beat Expectations Aug 20, 2009
8 per cent in July, while the older-established Retail Price Index showed a technical increase in inflation, that is a reduction in deflation. According to the RPI, prices fell by 1. (BusinessWeek)
U.S. Government: Rail Fares to Fall from Jan. 2010 Aug 19, 2009
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Department for Transport said Tuesday that rail passengers are set to benefit from lower rail fares from January 2010 following Tuesday's announcement that the Retail Price Index (RPI) stood at -1. 4% in July this year. (SmartMoney)
Inflation stays at steady levels Aug 19, 2009
The broader measure of retail price index inflation - on which many wage deals are based - picked up to minus 1. 4 percent last month from minus 1. (Business Report, South Africa)
Sliding food prices bring UK inflation into target range Jul 15, 2009
The ONS said the retail price index - which includes housing costs such as mortgage interest payments and council tax and is used in wage negotiations - fell to a figure of minus 1. 6 percent, the lowest since records began in 1948. (Business Report, South Africa)
Fare rise fears over '1.7bn gap' Jul 10, 2009
"However, lower RPI (Retail Price Index) means that we also benefit from some lower costs.". Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Weak pound pushes up prices in Britain Mar 25, 2009
While the drop in the retail price index was widely expected, some economists said the unexpected increase in consumer prices in February challenges an earlier assumption that deflationary risks are increasing. "It does seem like there is less deflation pressure than we thought," said Mr. Walker of Royal Bank of Scotland. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
U.K. inflation unexpectedly rises Mar 25, 2009
Many economists had expected the retail price index to fall into negative territory in February for the first time since March 1960, as slumping demand causes market prices to fall. Howard Archer, chief European economist at Global Insight, said February's report reduced the likelihood of deflation setting this year, although the low retail price index means workers are likely to accept lower pay. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Pink wine and hot chicken join UK... Mar 24, 2009
The notional shopping basket, made up of 650 goods and services, will form the basis for the Retail Price Index (RPI), which is published tomorrow. Of the prettiness and popularity of vin Ros; there can be no doubt. (New York Post -- Business)
UK consumer prices unexpectedly rise in February Mar 24, 2009
Many economists had expected the retail price index to fall into negative territory in February for the first time since March 1960, as slumping demand causes market prices to fall. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Britain 'mired in deflation' till 2012 Mar 23, 2009
The warning comes days before official figures confirm tomorrow that the retail price index has dipped into negative territory for the first time in almost half a century. It also follows a warning from the Bank of England that Britain is now exhibiting signs of becoming stuck in debt deflation - the combination of falling prices and rising debt burdens that afflicted the US during the Great Depression. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Payoffs bill clears first hurdle Mar 14, 2009
Mr Hoyle argues the value of the payout has decreased in value as the cap is linked to inflation - via the retail price index (RPI). Opening the debate in the Commons, he said that during the recession the RPI could drop "below zero" and in theory redundancy payouts could decrease. (BBC News -- UK)
What they didn't reveal sets up the battle of Hastings Mar 12, 2009
The company raised the prospect it might need to top up the cash position of its British water utility business in response to the country's retail price index falling. Hastings also said it was looking at a range of responses to the impending maturation of its convertible notes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cheaper rail fares as operators told to slash prices Feb 25, 2009
Ticket prices are traditionally pegged to the Retail Price Index (RPI), which is expected to dip below zero this summer when next year's prices are calculated. Rail groups had hoped the Government would allow them an exemption from the formula, but Lord Adonis, the rail minister, will tell the Commons Transport Select Committee that hard-pressed travellers must be handed the savings. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Spectre of deflation stalking the... Feb 18, 2009
Inflation on the retail price index (RPI) extended recent sharp falls during last month to show the year-on-year pace of increase in the cost of living falling to only 0. 1 per cent.. (New York Post -- Business)
Falling inflation: Prices going down not necessarily good Feb 18, 2009
Now the positions are reversed as the Retail Price Index (RPI) is "barely there" with an annual rate of increase of just 0. 1pc. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Inflation rate expected to fall Feb 17, 2009
Some analysts expect Tuesday's figures to show that the Retail Price Index (RPI) - which includes housing and mortgage costs - has already fallen into negative territory. Mr Shaw is forecasting another half point cut in interest rates in March, to 0. (BBC News -- UK)
Deflation nears as living costs h... Feb 17, 2009
Inflation measured by the Retail Price Index (RPI) extended recent sharp falls in January, sliding to an annual rate of just 0. 1 per cent, down from 0. (New York Post -- Business)
