CPI

I compared the Composite Index except a big perishable of the change in the above-mentioned month in 99.1 neighbors, the last year, and, according to the consumer price index (CPI, 2005 =100) of August that was announced on October 1, 2010, Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications fell 1.0%. The falls continue for 18 months. But the fall width reduced 0.1 point from last month. The deflation situation that the fall of prices still continues continues.
   By the item distinction, education and culture and entertainment, a thin-screen TV or an air-conditioner fall. Edible oil or the domestic rice fell, too. The light and heat and the water service rose.
   In addition, as for the Composite Index that was able to include a perishable, it is a fall of the same month ratio 0.9% in the previous year. As for the food and the Composite Index except the energy price, 1.5% fell. The fall width did not change together with last month.