12月,通货膨胀下降到1.8%,这一流行病期间实行的暂时减税措施对此起到了帮助作用。 Inflation fell to 1.8% in December, aided by a temporary tax break introduced during the pandemic.

通货膨胀率在12月下降到1.8%,部分原因是暂时的货物和服务税(GST)减免。 Inflation dropped to 1.8% in December, partly due to a temporary Goods and Services Tax (GST) break. 采取这项减税措施是为了在大流行病期间促进经济活动,并向消费者和企业提供财政救济,从而减缓价格的上涨。 This tax relief measure was introduced to boost economic activity during the pandemic and provided financial relief to consumers and businesses, leading to slower price increases. 不过,对通货膨胀和经济的长期影响仍然不确定。 However, the long-term effects on inflation and the economy are still uncertain.