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CPI growth forecast to slow on Lunar New Year timing as PPI deflation expected to ease
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CPI growth may ease as post-holiday demand softens, according to Caixin survey

China's consumer inflation rose less than expected in January while the deflation in producer prices persisted.

Producer and consumer prices miss market expectations amid easing geopolitical tensions

Consumer and producer price indexes miss forecasts, highlighting an entrenched imbalance in the economy

Rising industrial costs could add pressure on downstream sectors and smaller businesses

The consumer price index eased to 0.5 per cent year-on-year. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.