At the same time “non-standard measures” were maintained for the second quarter of this year, particularly the policy of full allotment and a fixed rate for the supply of liquidity with a duration of three months. * * * Let me conclude.
Corporate service prices have declined, particularly in rents and leasing charges, but the year-to-year decrease has become smaller. Consumer prices (nationwide, excluding perishables) have stayed slightly above the previous year’s level as commodity prices have continued to fall gradually and service prices have risen somewhat.