The CPI is up but is not at levels that'll act as a constraint on the People's Bank of China should they wish to cut rates further. The next loan prime rate setting is due on April 20.
CPI % y/y
- expected 1.2%
- prior 0.9%
- for the m/m flat at 0.0% change
PPI 8.3% y/y
- expected 7.9%
- prior 8.8%
- +1.1% m/m
- higher than was expected but below the February results
more to come