The Central Bank reports that inflation in the Dominican Republic in May was negative with a decrease in the general price level of goods and services during the month. The Consumer Price Index for May was -0.14%, as reported by the Central Bank. Accumulated inflation for January-May 2017 was 0.96%, and inter annual inflation, measured from May 2016 to May 2017 was 3.11%, well within the forecasted 4.0% ± 1.0% established in the country’s Monetary Program.
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Banco Central
9 June 2017
