In August 2021, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.6% over one month, after +0.1% in July. The prices of manufactured goods rebounded sharply (+1.1% after −1.8%) linked to the end of summer sales. The prices of food accelerated (+0.7% after +0.1%) and those of tobacco were stable after a decrease in the previous month. The prices of services (+0.4% after +0.7%) and those of energy (+0.6% after +2.2%) slowed down. Seasonally adjusted, consumer prices rose by 0.4% in August, as in July. Year on year, consumer prices grew by 1.9%, after +1.2% in July. This increase in inflation resulted from the rebound in ... (full story)