Tag: deflation risk
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China CPI Rebound Masks Deflation Risk Ahead: What It Means for the Economy
Overview: A rebound in China’s consumer prices China’s latest consumer-price data show a notable rebound, driven largely by higher food costs and a late-year surge in holiday spending. The acceleration in inflation, at least for one month, has shifted market attention toward the twin questions of whether a genuine easing of price pressures is underway…
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Chinese Rebound in Consumer Prices Masks Deflationary Risk Ahead
China’s CPI Surprise: A Near-Term Rise Amid Long-Term Deflation Risks China’s consumer-price growth accelerated in the latest reading, driven largely by higher food costs and a late-year surge in holiday spending. While the uptick in the consumer-price index (CPI) suggests a rebound in ordinary goods and services, economists warn that the overall inflation momentum may…