China inflation for April: CPI 2.5%y/y (expected 2.5%) & PPI 0.9% y/y (0.6% exp)

Consumer and producer price inflation for April from China

CPI in line at 2.5% y/y

• expected 2.5% y/y, prior 2.3%
• m/m in at +0.1%

PPI higher than expected at 0.9% y/y

• expected 0.6%, prior 0.4%
• m/m is 0.3%

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Background here:

• China inflation data, CPI and PPI, due Thursday - preview (quick one)