China's consumer inflation accelerated to its fastest in five months in January while producer price deflation persisted, reflecting mixed consumer spending and weak factory activity. Deflationary pressures are likely to persist in China this year,

Chinas consumer inflation picked up in January, driven by increased demand during the Lunar New Year holiday, according to government data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% month-on-month, marking the

SHANGHAI: China’s consumer inflation accelerated for the first time since August, in what’s likely a blip caused by a burst of household spending around the Lunar New Year holiday even as deflationary pressures persist.

Chinas consumer inflation surged to a five-month high in January, while producer prices remained in deflation, highlighting mixed consumer spending and weak industrial activity. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.

BEIJING: China’s consumer inflation accelerated for the first time since August, in what’s likely a blip caused by a burst of household spending around the Lunar New Year holiday even as deflationary pressures persist.

China's inflation rose at its fastest pace in five months, driven by holiday spending, which is expected to be a continued source of encouragement for European consumer stocks. View on euronews

China’s annual inflation rate surged to 0.5% in January 2025 from 0.1% in December, above market consensus of 0.4%. This marked the highest figure since August 2024, driven by seasonal effects from the Lunar New Year at the end of the month.