BR Research

Stage set for another 50bps cut?

Published September 22, 2011 Updated September 22, 2011 12:00am

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CPI grouping by Weight
Group                                          Weight (%)
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Food & non-alcoholic beverages                       34.8
Non-perishable food                                  29.8
Perishable food                                       5.0
Clothing & footwear                                   7.6
"Housing, water, electricity, gas & other fuels"     29.4
Transport                                             7.2
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Old base 2000-01

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Group                                         Weight (%)
Food & beverages                                    40.3
Non-perishable food                                 35.2
Perishable food                                      5.1
"Apparel, textile & footwear"                        6.1
House rent                                          23.4
Fuel & lightening                                    7.3
Transport & communication                            7.3
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Source: FBS