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Sensitive Price Index (SPI).

The SPI is a weekly Pakistani index tracking prices of essential everyday items.

Definition

Compiled by the Bureau of Statistics, the SPI focuses on basic goods like food and fuel and is released weekly, giving an earlier read on cost-of-living pressure than monthly CPI. It is closely watched for short-term inflation signals.

Worked example

A sharp weekly jump in the SPI on rising food prices can hint at upcoming CPI pressure.

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