China's Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in October Amid Easing Producer Price Decline
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In October 2025, China's consumer prices returned to positive growth at 0.2%, ending a period of deflation, aided by holiday demand, while producer prices continued to decline but at a slower rate, reflecting ongoing economic challenges amid trade tensions and a housing downturn. The government aims to boost domestic consumption to support economic growth.
- China consumer prices return to growth in October, producer price slump extends to three years CNBC
- China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rose on Holiday Demand Bloomberg.com
- Slower Price Drops Hint at Easing Deflationary Pressures, Caixin Survey Shows Caixin Global
- China's CPI up 0.2% in October China Daily
- China's PPI down 2.1 pct in October Xinhua
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