CPI – QIV 2013 – Inflation transition proving elusive

The QIV CPI rose by 0.8%, well above market expectations (Mkt and CBA: +0.4%). The main “surprises” were a weatherrelatedspike in fruit & veg prices and an unusually large rise in holiday travel & accommodation costs. Both should be atleast partly reversed.

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