Economic updates
Our in-depth, independent reports cover the macroeconomic environment, the Saudi government’s annual budget, and Saudi Arabia’s monetary and financial developments, labor market, and inflation.
Inflation report – October 2011
Year-on-year inflation dipped to 5.2 percent in October from 5.3 percent in September owing to lower food price inflation. Rents rose again and other components were influenced by one-time changes.
Inflation report – November 2011
Year-on-year inflation stayed at 5.2 percent in November; in monthly terms, at 0.2 percent, it was the lowest since February. Higher food prices offset the impact of lower gold prices on the cost of jewelry.