3 d. ago China’s consumer prices fall for fourth month amid weak demand, trade tensions

China’s consumer prices declined for a fourth straight month in May, highlighting persistent deflationary pressures driven by sluggish demand and trade tensions with the United States, which are compounding inventory strains for manufacturers. The national consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, fell 0.1 per cent year on year last month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday. The figure beat market expectations after a poll by financial provider...

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3 d. ago China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May By Reuters

China’s consumer prices extend decline for fourth month in May By Reuters  Investing.com

Politics

3 d. ago China’s Consumer Deflation Streak Persists as Price Wars Rage

China’s Consumer Deflation Streak Persists as Price Wars Rage  Bloomberg

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3 d. ago China consumer prices slump again, deepening deflation worries as demand stays weak

China consumer prices slump again, deepening deflation worries as demand stays weak  CNBC

Economics

8 d. ago Why new US curbs on China’s tech tests could raise prices for American consumers

Washington’s recent ban on Chinese labs deemed security risks over their testing of consumer electronics bound for the US has observers wondering about law enforcement while saying the ban may leave American consumers with fewer, more expensive choices. Analysts also say the impact on Chinese makers of phones, PCs and the like could be limited, even though Washington appears to be trying to curtail China, a country the US Federal Communications Commission calls an adversary. “It is hard to...

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1 week ago China's May manufacturing activity likely contracted for second straight month

China's May manufacturing activity likely contracted for second straight month  Reuters

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4 w. ago Nvidia’s consumer graphics cards see price hikes in China after H20 sales ban

The RTX 5090D GPU has been especially popular in the country, with prices rising more than 10 per cent in the past month.

Economics