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China’s economic slowdown has given rise to concerns over deflation, which occurs when the inflation rate falls into the negative, reflecting a decrease in the general price level of goods and services.
last updated:
4 October, 2024
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‘Persistent’ deflationary pressure remains for China: 4 inflation data takeaways

Consumer prices in China grew by 0.2 per cent in November, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 26th month in a row.

China inflation

China’s consumer inflation hits 5-month low, leaves room for more stimulus

Consumer prices in China grew by 0.2 per cent in November, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 26th month in a row.

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China economy

Macroscope | The most important part of China’s fiscal stimulus? Expectation management

As Beijing prioritises stability and development over reflation, investors must reconcile themselves to the realities of Chinese policymaking.

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Macroscope | Are markets misreading China’s economic priorities?

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China’s exports grew in September, but the expansion was lower than expected, while deflation concerns persisted.

China inflation

China’s September consumer inflation lower than expected despite easing measures

China’s consumer price index grows by 0.4 per cent year on year in September, while the producer price index slips by 2.8 per cent.

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A customer exits an Apple store in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday. Consumers in the country are holding back on spending as the labour market remains weak and a property slump drags on. Photo: Bloomberg
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The View | China should make its economy work for its youth

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‘Deflation concerns’ remain as China’s consumer inflation misses expectations

China’s consumer price index (CPI) grew by 0.6 per cent in August, with the reading falling short of the expectations.

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With CPI rebounding for fourth month, has China shrugged off deflation fear?

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China’s consumer prices rebound thanks to holiday boom, but deflation risks loom

China’s consumer price index grows by 0.7 per cent year on year in February, beating forecasts and marking first rise following six months of decline, but factory-gate prices fall for 17th straight month in what analyst describes as ‘warning signal’.

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The Lunar New Year tends to be accompanied by greater spending and rising prices, which analysts say contributed to February’s CPI rebound. Photo: AFP
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Cash payments for households could ease China’s deflation woes, analysts say

Several economic researchers and observers have emphasised the need for measures to boost demand, particularly direct cash payments to households, but have lamented such action is unlikely to be taken at present.

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China inflation

Explainer | ‘Deflationary pressure heightens’: 4 takeaways from China’s inflation data

China’s consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.5 per cent from a year earlier in November, while the producer price index (PPI) fell for the 14th month in a row.

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China’s weak demand woes underlined after deflation risks intensified in June

China’s consumer price index (CPI) remained flat in June, year on year, while the producer price index (PPI) suffered its steepest fall since December 2015 last month, data released on Monday showed.

Beijing has set a consumer price index (CPI) target of around 3 per cent growth for 2023. Photo: Xinhua
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