他们注意到尽管经济持续扩张，但消费者物价指数同消费开支仍无起色(见图表)。央行希望看到二月中旬的关于去年第四季度的GDP数字后再作定夺。

Although the economy continues its expansion, the bank noted, consumer prices and spending had yet to impress (see chart).

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预料物价上涨包括肉类价格的猛涨，在今后几个月内，将对消费者的家庭开支形成新的压力。

Rising prices-including sharp increase in meats-are expected to put a fresh squeeze on the family budget in coming months.

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