Summary

China’s consumer inflation rose 0.2% in January, below expectations, while producer price deflation persisted, indicating continued deflationary pressure. The Lunar New Year timing may have distorted the data, making it difficult to interpret. Policymakers are expected to unveil economic targets next month.

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/china-inflation-january-cpi-ppi-deflation.html