6.10
Property prices and rentals in general appeared to be largely stable during the first half of 1986. The uptrend in prices and rentals for
rentals for most classes of residential flats
experienced in 1985 appeared to have stabilised in the first
half of 1986 (paragraph 5.5).
6.11
Prices and
rentals for industrial property
property showed
some mild increases (paragraph 5.14). Prices and rentals for
commercial property (including offices and shops) in general,
and those for office accommodation in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui
and Wan Chai in particular, also firmed up, mainly reflecting
the strong demand and the temporary tight supply situation (paragraphs 5.11 to 5.13).
Consumer prices
6.12
Comparing the first half of 1986 with the first half
of 1985, the Consumer Price Index (A) increased by 2.6%, the
Consumer Price Index (B) by 3.2%, and the Hang Seng Consumer
Price Index by 4.7%. They showed different movements partly
(6) because of the different weighting systems used
and
partly because of differences in the types of goods and
(6)
Component
Foodstuffs
Housing
Fuel and light
/services
Weights attached to each component
Alcoholic drinks and
tobacco
Clothing and footwear Durable goods
Miscellaneous goods Transport and vehicles Services
All items
CPI (A)
(%)
CPI (B) (8%)
Hang Seng CPI
(응)
46
38
26
15
18
27
4
3
2
357659
27
1
7
8
7
6
7
6
9
12
14
100
100
100
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