China's consumer prices swung back to growth in October 2025, signaling renewed economic momentum as domestic demand perks up. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% year-on-year – its first positive reading in months – while core inflation (excluding food and energy) accelerated to 1.2%, marking six straight months of growth. 🚀
Analysts credit Beijing's pro-consumption policies and a post-holiday spending boost from the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival. 'Recovering travel and cultural activities are driving service sector prices,' said NBS statistician Dong Lijuan.
Meanwhile, factory-gate prices (PPI) showed signs of stabilization. Though still down 2.1% annually, the decline narrowed from September, with a surprise 0.1% monthly uptick – the first this year. 🌏 Industrial recovery and global commodity price shifts are easing pressure on manufacturers.
What's next? Markets are watching whether this 'green shoots' moment evolves into sustained growth. With holiday shopping season ahead, all eyes are on China's economic reboot. 🛍️
