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China’s Consumer Inflation Stays Low for Two Years, Raising Recovery Concerns

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China’s Consumer Inflation Stays Low for Two Years, Raising Recovery Concerns

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  • China's consumer price index (CPI) increased by only 0.1% year-on-year in December, below the expected 0.16%.
  • In 2024, consumer prices rose by 0.2%, matching 2023's figure and marking the lowest increase since 2009.
  • The index showed signs of deflationary pressures with overall CPI growth around zero since April 2023.
  • Food prices fell by 0.5%, while non-food prices saw a slight increase of 0.2%, indicating weak demand.
  • The producer price index (PPI) fell by 2.3% in December, continuing a decline for 27 consecutive months.

For the full article, visit South China Morning Post.

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