Latvia: Inflation comes in at highest level since December 2011 in August
Consumer prices rose 0.36% over the previous month in August, unchanged for the third straight month. Looking at the details of the release, quicker price growth for recreation and culture were offset by falling prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Meanwhile, inflation rose to 3.8% in August, following July’s 2.8%. August’s reading was the highest inflation rate since December 2011. Meanwhile, the trend pointed up, with annual average inflation coming in at 0.9% in August (July: 0.6%). Lastly harmonized inflation came in at 3.6% in the same month, accelerating from July’s 2.8% reading.