Group 1: CPI Trends - In April, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shifted from a decrease of 0.4% in March to an increase of 0.1% month-on-month, while year-on-year it decreased by 0.1% [1] - The core CPI increased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.5% year-on-year, indicating resilience despite the overall CPI decline [1][4] - Food prices rose by 0.2% month-on-month, contributing to the CPI increase, alongside significant rises in travel service prices, such as a 13.5% increase in airfare [4] Group 2: PPI Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 0.4% month-on-month and year-on-year, with the decline attributed to both international and domestic factors, including seasonal drops in energy prices [5] - Some industrial sectors are showing positive signals, with demand in high-tech industries increasing and leading to price recoveries in certain areas, such as home appliances and new energy vehicles [7] Group 3: Policy Implications - Analysts expect that the government's macroeconomic policies aimed at boosting consumption will support demand and potentially lead to structural positive changes in the PPI [8] - There is an emphasis on the need for the government to expedite the implementation of existing policies, particularly in technology, consumption, and foreign trade, to stimulate domestic demand and support core CPI trends [4]
解读∣4月CPI环比由降转涨,部分工业领域出现积极信号
Guang Zhou Ri Bao·2025-05-11 13:10