China's May wholesale prices jump to near four-year high on Iran-war costs and AI boom
TL;DR
China's May PPI rose 3.9% year over year—the fastest since July 2022—driven by higher input costs from the Iran conflict and AI-driven demand for tech hardware; consumer prices climbed 1.2% YoY (core 1.1%), with monthly CPI dipping 0.1% as consumer inflation stays modest. Wholesale pressures reflect higher energy and metal costs, while exports surged about 19% YoY, even as domestic demand remains weak and factory margins face squeeze.
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