Review finds Belgian CPI still ‘diverges’ from HICP

Economist compares and contrasts inflation measures

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The differences between the national consumer price index (NCPI) in Belgium and the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP) will "persist" despite a recent statistical overhaul, according to an article in the National Bank of Belgium's latest economic review.

Julien Langohr, an economist at the central bank, notes the NCPI "underwent a major overhaul" in January 2014 – a process that only takes place once every eight years.

Nonetheless, the NCPI basket "still differs considerably" from that

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