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High core inflation unlikely to trigger tightening

Core inflation rose in September to six-year high, as rapid economic growth and a tight labour market continued to drive a pick-up underlying price pressures. But with growth soon likely to slow again, the People’s Bank is likely to look through further rises in inflation when setting monetary policy.

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