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China factory inflation slows for first time since war
For the first time since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February, factory input price inflation in China has receded, with the producer price index rising by 3.5% in July compared to the same month last year—slower than the previous increase of 4.1%. Consumer prices also slowed to 0.5% from 1%, with the core consumer price index declining to 0.9%. This slowdown is attributed to weak consumer spending and the effects of falling global oil and commodity prices, despite some sectors, such as energy production, showing improvement. Meanwhile, the industrial sector has been hurt by reduced profit margins. The easing of inflationary pressures signals an initial retreat that could slow long-term economic growth and raises concerns about the ongoing weakness in domestic demand.
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