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10 Jun 2026, 08:24
China’s Inflation Remains Subdued as May CPI Misses Expectations
China’s consumer inflation remained weak in May, highlighting ongoing challenges in boosting domestic demand despite recent policy support measures.
The country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.2% year-over-year, matching the previous month’s pace but falling short of economists’ expectations for a 1.3% increase. On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.1%, a smaller drop than the 0.2% decline forecast by analysts, following a 0.3% increase in April.
China’s consumer inflation remained weak in May, highlighting ongoing challenges in boosting domestic demand despite recent policy support measures.
The country’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.2% year-over-year, matching the previous month’s pace but falling short of economists’ expectations for a 1.3% increase. On a monthly basis, consumer prices declined 0.1%, a smaller drop than the 0.2% decline forecast by analysts, following a 0.3% increase in April.