CP-I Can't Drink That!

Economy Issue #31

We kick off this week with two puzzling stories about beverages. The first is the bordering ridiculous growth of new-generation “coffee houses,” and the second is the doubling of bottled water prices over the last year. Good news – there is a price cap in the works.

While the abandonment of çay is a deep cut to the culture, Turks’ aversion to tap water is a cultural deep cut. Details in the Fortune TLer!

In this week’s edition:

1. November CPI slowdown disappoints

2. December remains top guess for rate cut

3. Minimum wage discussions heat up

4. FDI: Cash flow monitor

5. This week’s stat round-up

Food inflation saw the largest rise in November. © Ingrid Woudwijk

November Has Gone: CPI slowdown disappoints