Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a year-on-year decline of 0.7% in February due to the timing of the Spring Festival, with a mild upward trend in CPI remaining intact overall [1] Group 1: CPI Analysis - In January, the CPI rose by 0.5% year-on-year, significantly higher than the previous month, influenced by the Spring Festival [1] - The year-on-year decline of 0.7% in February was primarily due to the Spring Festival occurring in January this year, while it was in February last year [1] - Excluding the Spring Festival effect, the CPI in February would have increased by 0.1% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Price Influences - The prices of fresh vegetables decreased by 12.6% year-on-year in February, contributing to a 0.31 percentage point drop in the CPI [1] - The prices of fuel and new energy vehicles fell by 5% and 6% respectively, together impacting the CPI by approximately 0.16 percentage points [1] - Overall, the mild upward trend in CPI remains unchanged despite the recent fluctuations [1]
国家统计局回应“2月份CPI同比和环比均转负”：总的来看，CPI温和上涨态势没有改变
Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-03-17 03:07