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10 Sept 2026 · China

Inflation

Consumer Price Index in August 2026

China's CPI was 0.8% year on year in August 2026, while consumer prices rose 0.4% month on month.

10 Sept 2026 · China

Inflation

China's industrial producer prices changed 3.8% year on year in August 2026, while prices changed 0.4% from the previous month.

1 Sept 2026 · China

Economic GrowthBusiness Activity

China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8% in August 2026, leaving the index below the expansion threshold.

19 Aug 2026 · China

Economic Growth

The weak monthly reading underlines the challenge of strengthening household demand in an economy long driven by investment and exports.

10 Aug 2026 · China

Inflation

China's CPI was 0.5% year on year in July 2026, while consumer prices fell 0.1% month on month.

10 Aug 2026 · China

Inflation

China's industrial producer prices changed 3.5% year on year in July 2026, while prices changed -0.7% from the previous month.

1 Aug 2026 · China

Economic GrowthBusiness Activity

China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2% in July 2026, leaving the index below the expansion threshold.

15 Jul 2026 · China

Economic GrowthTrade

Growth slowed in the second quarter as policymakers tried to support domestic demand while navigating trade and property-sector pressures.