Italy Shoe Price Index Unchanged In August 2007

According to the Republic of Italy Daily website recently reported that in August 2007, the national consumer price index of Italy was 1.6%, unchanged from last year.

The annual inflation rate is 1.7%.

In August, the increase in consumer prices was greater in entertainment and cultural goods. 0.7%, catering services increased by 0.3%. Prices remained unchanged in clothing and shoes, communication and education.

The decline is larger than pportation, which is 0.2%.

The annual rate of increase in prices was higher in Hospitality and restaurants. For 3.1%, furniture, family services and household goods increased by 2.6%, and food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 2.4%. The annual rate of decline was greater than that of communications, 8.4%, and medical and health services decreased by 0.2%.