The Central Bureau of Statistics reported the inflation rate for January was negative 0.4%. Major pricing decreases, totaling 6.4% were reported in clothing, as well as a drop of 0.8% in entertainment costs and 0.5% on food. In contrast, fresh fruits and vegetable prices rose by 3.1%. The inflation rate for the last twelve months was 0.3%. The price of housing in December and January dropped 0.2%, resulting in an annual increase of 3% for the year.
