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inspector_monkfish

09:36 21Apr09 EUROPE: UK Mar CPI as expected, annual RPI turns negative

08:35 GMT - [UK MAR CPI] were as expected, the m/m rising by 0.2% and from 0.9% in Feb. This left the y/y at 2.9%, as f/c, and from 3.2% previously.

The core reading of CPI, however, rose to 1.7% when 1.5% was expected and from 1.6% previously. Meanwhile, RPI recorded a zero m/m reading against a consensus expectation of -0.2% and from 0.6% in Feb taking the annual measure to -0.4%, still the first negative in almost 50 years. This followed a reading of zero y/y infl in Feb.

Excluding mortgage payments, RPI dropped to 2.2%, as expected, and from 2.5% the month before. Note that in coming months y/y CPI is likely to fall further and sharply as last year's oil price driven increases in m/m infl begin to drop out of the annual index.

neilbond007

"as expected"

well at least that must be pretty good news?

inspector_monkfish

neilbond007 wrote: »

"as expected"

well at least that must be pretty good news?

yeah, up slightly at 1.4575

jackieblack

Thanks, yes we had a fabulous time, did so much it feels like we were away a month - now I need another holiday to recover.

I'm putting together a proper trip report to post on the Las Vegas and Touring Holiday to Nevada, California& Arizona threads but, briefly, for anyone who might be interested, we flew into Las Vegas, spent a couple of days exploring the hotels on the strip, picked up car & drove to Red Rock Canyon, drove to Grand Canyon via Hoover Dam, spent two days driving to LA on as much of Route 66 as still remains, two nights and a day in LA (fab hotel at Hollywood/Highland - pool on the 5th floor terrace had a great view of the Hollywood sign in the hills behind) Am NEVER going to drive in LA ever again - traffic is crazy! Did one of those open-top double-decker bus tours of the sights (Hollywood Boulevard, Beverley Hills, Rodeo Drive etc) then drove to San Diego where we went whale-watching and surfing & kayaking at La Jolla. Flew back from LAX, arrived home about 5pm Sunday, back to work 8.45am Monday.
Didn't feel too bad yesterday but was wide awake most of last night so feeling a bit rough today!

Appears most of the CC transactions I made while away have been processed at $1.49+, just a few at $1.46- $1.48ish so not unhappy.

Neil - how are the moving plans going - I assume they gave you the visa?

Jonathan - can't be long 'til the wedding now? Getting nervous yet?

FunkyFin - will post my full trip report asap.

jonathanrichardson69

cable seems to be stable. touching wood.
before you say anything neil, that was not an innuendo

jackieblack

jonathanrichardson69 wrote: »

sounds awesome.

i'm doing very similar but going the opposite way round. going on 4th May.
LA to san fran with vegas, palm springs, death valley & yosemite,
hotel most looking forward to is the bellagio.

Loved the fountains at Bellagio (I know, everyone does!) They were our favourite thing in LV!

jonathanrichardson69

jackieblack wrote: »

Jonathan - can't be long 'til the wedding now? Getting nervous yet?

getting very nervous thanks.

the big day is a week on friday.

things are a bit hectic now, running round to make sure everything will be there on time etc.

jackieblack

jonathanrichardson69 wrote: »

getting very nervous thanks.

the big day is a week on friday.

things are a bit hectic now, running round to make sure everything will be there on time etc.

How exciting! ATEOTD, as long as you and your intended are there on time, that's all that really matters.

jackieblack

jonathanrichardson69 wrote: »

cable seems to be stable. touching wood.
before you say anything neil, that was not an innuendo

No, of course it wasn't

inspector_monkfish

...and back down to 1.4555
(did jackie show up )