China's Consumer Prices Fall Sharply Amid Persistent Deflation
TL;DR
China's consumer prices fell more than expected in August, with ongoing deflation in wholesale prices, prompting calls for increased fiscal measures to boost demand and counteract weakening exports, amid signs of a sluggish economic recovery.
- China's consumer prices fall more than expected in August as deflation woes persist CNBC
- China's consumer prices drop at fastest pace in 6 months, producer deflation eases Reuters
- China’s Consumer Inflation Dips Below Zero as Demand Weakens Bloomberg.com
- China’s Deflationary Woes Continue Unabated The Wall Street Journal
- Asia markets rise as investors assess key China inflation data CNBC
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