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China’s consumer inflation picked up in January, driven by increased demand during the Lunar New Year holiday, according to government data. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% month-on-month, marking the fastest increase in nearly a year. On an annual basis, CPI grew 0.5%, exceeding forecasts of 0.4% and accelerating from December’s 0.1% rise.
Higher food, travel, and service costs fueled inflation, with seasonal factors playing a key role. Festive spending boosted demand for transportation and entertainment, temporarily lifting prices. However, underlying economic challenges remain, keeping China’s long-term disinflationary trend intact.
Meanwhile, factory-gate prices continued to decline, underscoring persistent deflationary pressures in the industrial sector. The Producer Price Index (PPI) contracted 2.3% year-on-year, extending its more than two-year downturn and matching December’s decline. Weak demand and ongoing supply chain issues have weighed on manufacturing, keeping pressure on factory prices.
Despite government stimulus efforts, deflation risks persist. Authorities have introduced various measures to support growth, but their impact has weakened. With economic headwinds mounting, Beijing is expected to roll out additional fiscal stimulus in 2025. This comes as China faces renewed trade tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies reintroducing tariffs on Chinese goods.
China’s economic outlook remains uncertain as policymakers attempt to balance inflation control with growth support. While the Lunar New Year provided a temporary boost to consumer demand, structural challenges in the industrial sector and global trade risks continue to pressure the world’s second-largest economy.
