"China's Economy Faces Steepest Deflation in 15 Years, Consumer Prices Plummet"
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China's prices have fallen at the fastest rate in 15 years as the economy battles deflation, with the producer price index dropping 3.7% in October compared to a year earlier, marking the steepest decline since 2009. This deflationary pressure raises concerns about the risk of a prolonged period of falling prices, which could weigh on business profits and increase the burden of debt, posing challenges for policymakers in stimulating economic growth.
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