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CPI(A), the fastest increases in prices were
recorded in transport, services, and foodstuffs
(including meals taken away from home which have
a large service content).
Judging from the
recent trends, the rate of consumer price
inflation appeared to be levelling off.
12.
The generally tight labour market
conditions continued in the third quarter, and
labour incomes increased further both in money
terms and in real terms. The seasonally
adjusted unemployment rate and the
underemployment rate remained low at 1.4% and
0.6% respectively during the quarter.
However,
the number of vacancies in June was smaller than
in both March this year and June last year.
13.
The property market has revived
somewhat since late July, although the degree of
recovery varied between sub-sectors.
Support
has re-emerged from end-users of residential
flats, particularly small to medium-sized
flats. The leasing market for office space
seems to have been affected least. Meanwhile,
the demand for industrial premises has remained
moderate.
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