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China's inflation stalls amid rising factory prices and weak demand

China's consumer inflation remained unexpectedly stagnant in May, despite a significant increase in factory prices which reached their highest point in nearly four years. This divergence suggests potential risks to corporate profits, as weak domestic demand is limiting the benefits from a global commodities upswing. The situation highlights a complex economic landscape for China, with contrasting signals from producer and consumer price indices. AI

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    China's consumer inflation unexpectedly stalled in May even as factory prices gained at the fastest pace in almost four years, storing up risks for profits as p

    China's consumer inflation unexpectedly stalled in May even as factory prices gained at the fastest pace in almost four years, storing up risks for profits as poor demand blunts lift from a global commodities rally. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/business/2026 /06/10/economy/china…