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China’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbs by 0.6% – less-than-expected

On Monday 9th September 2024, China announced that its consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.6% year-on-year in August 2024, falling short of expectations and due mainly to decreasing costs in transportation, home goods, and rents. The consumer price index was projected to rise by 0.7% year-on-year in August 2024, based on a poll. However, …

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China’s consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5% – more than expected

In July 2024, China’s consumer prices index (CPI) increased by 0.5% from the previous year, as reported by the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics on Friday 9th August 2024. The increase surpassed the 0.3% predicted by analysts. The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy, climbed by 0.4% from a year earlier in July, …

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China’s PPI deflation deepens in September 2024

In September 2024, China witnessed a decline in consumer inflation rates and an intensification of producer price deflation, despite efforts to implement additional stimulus measures aimed at reviving weak demand and stabilizing economic activity The consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.4% from the previous year, a slowdown from the 0.6% increase observed in August, …

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China’s inflation data missed projections – rising 0.2% in June 2024

China’s consumer price inflation rose by 0.2% in June 2024 from a year ago, falling short of expectations. Meanwhile, producer prices remained in line with forecasts. Main points Consumer Price Index (CPI) China’s CPI was expected to rise by 0.4% year-on-year in June, according to poll conducted by Reuters. However, the actual increase was only …

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China suffers U.S. tariff driven falls in exports and increased deflation concerns

China’s economic landscape is facing mounting challenges as exports to the United States plummet and consumer prices decline, sparking fears of deflation. The latest trade data reveals that Chinese exports to the U.S. fell by 34.5% in May 2025, marking the sharpest drop in over five years. This decline comes despite a temporary trade truce …

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Alarm bells sound for China as data indicates deflationary pressure

Deflation or inflation? China’s consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.3% in August from a year ago, while the producer price index (PPI) fell by 4.4% last month. This is the first time since February 2021 that the CPI has fallen, and the 10th consecutive month that the PPI has contracted. This indicates that China is experiencing deflation pressure as demand …

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