China’s consumer prices fall more than expected in August as deflation woes persist

China’s falling consumer prices deepen deflation fears

New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy. Consumer prices fell more than expected and into negative territory for the first time in months, while factory deflation persisted, adding to the challenges Chinese economic policymakers are facing. The country is grappling with mammoth debt, a real-estate market downturn, high levels of youth unemployment, and a broad economic slowdown. Deflation …

Global Economy News Briefing for September 9, 2025

Global markets on Tuesday reflected diverging signals, with China sliding deeper into deflationary territory, Europe facing industrial unevenness, and Japan showing renewed strength. China’s consumer prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in August, while remaining flat month-on-month, marking the sharpest deflation in recent quarters. Producer prices also contracted 2.9%, continuing pressure on industrial profitability despite a slight […]

China consumer inflation dips below zero again as demand weakens

Frail domestic demand will be an obstacle to a government effort to reverse deflation by curbing relentless competition. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China's economy under pressure as consumer slump deepens

BEIJING: Consumer prices in China fell last month at their fastest rate in six months, official data showed Wednesday, as leaders struggle to reignite demand in the world's second-largest economy. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

China's Consumer Inflation Dips Below Zero as Demand Weakens

(Bloomberg) — China’s consumer prices slipped below zero for the first time in three months but factory deflation showed signs of easing, as the government cracks down on excessive competition and overcapacity.