International Economic

China factory gate, CPI higher than expected as Iran war fuels prices

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Monday 11 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - Chinese consumer prices and factory gate inflation came in hotter than expected last month, driven by the Iran war and holiday spending, according to official figures published on Monday.
The consumer price index rose 1.2% year on year, up from 1% in March and beating expectations of a...

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