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South China Morning Post - World News

South China Morning Post - World News

Title China’s factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation Source South China Morning Post - World News
Description China’s factory gate prices rose by the most since 2022, surpassing expectations, as higher oil costs stemming from the war in Iran help manufacturers escape years of deflation. The producer price index rose by 3.9 per cent from a year earlier in May, more than the 3.5 per cent forecast of economists surveyed by Wind. Consumer prices rose by 1.2 per cent, the same as in April and below the 1.4 per cent forecast. Manufacturers have raised prices for three months in a row after the conflict in the...
Link https://www.scmp.com/plus/economy/china-economy/article/3356627/chinas-factory-price-jump-contrasts-muted-consumer-inflation?utm_source=rss_feed Published At 2026-06-10 05:07:02 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-06-10 05:08:17 Updated At 2026-06-10 05:08:17