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China’s PPI Drops 2.7% in February, Reflecting Continued Decline in Product Prices

The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China unveils a significant downturn in the nation’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for February. The PPI, which gauges the cost of goods at factory gates, recorded a substantial 2.7% year-on-year decrease. This decline follows a 2.5% drop observed in January and surpasses the anticipated […]

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Germany’s January Producer Price Index Drops by 4.4% Year-on-Year

Germany’s Federal Statistical Office has released data indicating a 4.4% year-on-year decline in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for January. This marks a moderation from the 5.1% decline recorded in December, slightly outperforming economists’ expectations of a 6.6% downturn. On a monthly basis, the PPI exhibited a modest 0.2% increase in January, marking its first

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US Producer Price Index Surges 0.9% in January, Exceeding Forecasts

The latest data release from the U.S. Department of Labor has revealed a notable uptick in the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the month of January, indicating higher-than-expected inflationary pressures in producer spending. The Headline PPI, encompassing the food and energy categories, surged by 0.9% in January compared to the previous year, surpassing analysts’ expectations.

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Japan’s Preliminary PPI for January Shows Modest Year-on-Year Increase of 0.2%

Japan’s Producer Price Index (PPI), a key indicator reflecting the cost of goods at the factory gate, witnessed a slight year-on-year uptick of 0.2% in January, according to a report released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) today. The preliminary data indicates that Japan’s PPI remained unchanged on a monthly basis in January, reflecting stability

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Australia Reports 0.9% Quarter-on-Quarter Increase in Final PPI Index for Q4/23

In a recent announcement, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed that the final Producer Price Index (PPI) in the fourth quarter of 2023 experienced a notable 0.9% increase on a quarter-on-quarter basis. The data indicates a general uptick in business activity across various industries. The primary driver behind this rise in the PPI

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South Korea’s December PPI Records 0.1% Monthly Increase Driven by Surging Agricultural and Gas Costs

South Korea’s central bank unveiled today, January 23, that the Producer Price Index (PPI), a crucial metric gauging inflation based on manufacturers’ spending, saw a 0.1% increase in December 2023 compared to the previous month. This uptick is attributed to elevated costs in the agricultural products and gas sectors. In December, the PPI index reached

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Germany’s PPI Index Records 8.6% Year-on-Year Decline in December 2023, Falling Below Analyst Expectations

The German Statistical Office released data on January 19, revealing a substantial 8.6% year-on-year decline in Germany’s Producer Price Index (PPI) for December 2023. This figure surpassed analysts’ predictions, which had anticipated an 8.0% contraction. On a monthly basis, the German PPI index experienced a 1.2% decrease in December, reflecting the impact of varied price

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U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) Rises by 1.0% in December, Below Analyst Expectations

The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled the Producer Price Index (PPI) for the month of December, offering insights into inflation trends within producer spending. The Headline PPI, encompassing the food and energy categories, exhibited a year-on-year increase of 1.0% in December. This figure fell below analysts’ expectations, which had anticipated a higher rate of 1.3%.

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China Discloses Decline in CPI and PPI for December, Signaling Deflation and Economic Slowdown

China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed today that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index (PPI) experienced declines in December, highlighting the persistent challenge of deflation and indicating an economic slowdown. The CPI, which gauges inflation in consumer spending, recorded a year-on-year decrease of 0.3% in December, according to the NBS.

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U.S. Producer Price Index in November Falls Below Analyst Expectations, Up 0.9%

The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled its latest Producer Price Index (PPI) figures today, revealing a notable deviation from analysts’ predictions, marking a lower-than-anticipated inflationary trend in November. The headline PPI, encompassing food and energy categories, indicated a 0.9% increase year-on-year for November, falling below analysts’ consensus, which had anticipated a 1.0% rise. This comes

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