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

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

Strong growth in chips and computing equipment points to rising global spending on AI infrastructure

China has cushioned the worst of the energy shock through its strategic oil stockpiles and a diversified mix of renewable energy sources.

Factory-gate prices increased 2.8 per cent last month and consumer prices were up 1.2 per cent, surpassing expectations as fuel costs rise.