Key statistics: The monthly CPI indicator rose 5.6% in the twelve months to May. The most significant price rises were Housing (+8.4%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+7.9%) and Furnishings, household equipment and services group (+6.0%). Offsetting the rise was Automotive fuel (-8.0%). Main features: Weighted average of eight capital cities, annual movement: {table} Monthly Overview: The monthly CPI indicator rose 5.6% annually in May, down from 6.8% in April. The annual movement for the monthly CPI excluding volatile items and travel rose 6.4% in May, slightly lower than the rise of 6.5% in April. This series ... (full story)