Spreadsheets Coursework, Analysis 12:16

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From the data, positive and negative price trends are visible, whilst most product types

remained around a central inflation rate of +/- 4%, although toiletries happened to break
this consistent pattern, dropping to a low of -6% in Week 7, and peaking to a high of 10%
inflation in Week 9. What could possibly explain this is the recent row between major
market retailer Tesco and Unilever, after which many different toiletries were suspended
from supply until high rises in price throughout the month of October and November.
Unilever also blamed the necessity in increasing prices due to the falling value of the GBP
against the euro and dollar.

Throughout the time period, the prices of soft and alcoholic drinks increased gradually at
slower rates in proportion to time, however began declining on a whole from week 5,
eventually facing actual deflation.

References:

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/oct/12/tesco-running-low-key-unilever-
brands-price-row-supplier-supermarket-falling-pound

http://www.learntotradethemarket.com/price-action-trading-forex

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