It reflects inflation as experienced by consumers in their day-to-day living expenses.

But they also say that the data reflecting slow economic growth and low inflation is still basically good.

The Government's poverty threshold is increased each year to reflect inflation and stood at $13,359 for a family of four in 1990.

Floating exchange rates are considered more efficient, because the market will automatically correct the rate to reflect inflation and other economic forces.

Under the law, the income thresholds are increased each year to reflect inflation.

The first such $1,000 bond, for example, issued in 1997, now has a face value of $1,111, reflecting inflation since then.

The update reflects inflation in the cost of goods and services.

Monthly payments are adjusted annually to reflect inflation, family size and income.

While many expect the data to reflect controlled inflation and a sluggish economy.

However, these schemes have seen some significant price rises in recent years, reflecting steep medical inflation.