China Inflation

China inflation at 8-year high as coronavirus disrupts supply chains

Beijing had already been battling a slowing domestic economy before the new coronavirus emerged, disrupting businesses, travel and supply chains

China plans to keep inflation target unchanged at around 3% in 2020: Report

Some analysts have expected China will raise the 2020 annual inflation target to 3.5%

Chinese inflation hits eight-year high in November as pork prices double

Widespread outbreak of swine fever since August 2018 has disrupted the pork supply in China

China's Central bank warns of growth pressure as sluggish investment weighs

The report signals that the central bank remains committed to a targeted, constrained approach toward easing despite increasing economic risks

China factory prices falter, while inflation soars to near eight-year high

The producer price index (PPI), seen as a key indicator of corporate profitability, fell 1.6% in October from a year earlier, marking the steepest decline since July 2016

China January inflation data shows deflationary pressure persists

Falling commodity prices and weak demand add to deflationary pressure