December’s 0.9 per cent rise in producer prices was well below the expected 1.6 per cent rise. Photo: Xinhua December’s 0.9 per cent rise in producer prices was well below the expected 1.6 per cent rise. Photo: Xinhua
December’s 0.9 per cent rise in producer prices was well below the expected 1.6 per cent rise. Photo: Xinhua
China economy
Economy /  China Economy

Trade war: Chinese factory prices ease sharply in December raising threat of deflation

  • Factory price index falls for sixth month in a row to lowest level in 2½ years and well below expected level
  • Deceleration reflects weakening demand as the trade war with the United States has forced many to cut prices to sell their goods

Topic |   China economy
John Carter
John Carter

Updated: 11:16pm, 10 Jan, 2019

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December’s 0.9 per cent rise in producer prices was well below the expected 1.6 per cent rise. Photo: Xinhua December’s 0.9 per cent rise in producer prices was well below the expected 1.6 per cent rise. Photo: Xinhua
December’s 0.9 per cent rise in producer prices was well below the expected 1.6 per cent rise. Photo: Xinhua
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