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Group 1: CPI and PPI Trends - April CPI year-on-year remained at -0.1%, with a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, up 0.5 percentage points from the previous value[1][11] - April PPI year-on-year decreased by 0.3 percentage points to -2.7%, with a month-on-month change of -0.4%[1][30] - The core CPI month-on-month increased by 0.2 percentage points to 0.2%, returning to seasonal levels after two months below seasonal averages[4][18] Group 2: Agricultural and Food Prices - April food CPI month-on-month turned positive, increasing by 1.6 percentage points to 0.2%, driven by improved demand for agricultural products[3][13] - Vegetable prices are expected to remain under pressure due to stable supply and increased demand, with a 6.9% decrease in average wholesale prices from May 1 to May 9 compared to April[3][13] - Pork prices showed a month-on-month increase of 2.8 percentage points to -1.6%, with expectations of recovery due to rising feed and meat prices[3][13] Group 3: Future Inflation Predictions - May CPI is expected to decrease by approximately -0.2% year-on-year, with a similar month-on-month decline anticipated[5][38] - May PPI is projected to show a slight month-on-month increase but a year-on-year decline, with overall prices expected to remain weak due to low international demand[5][39] - The overall average CPI for 2025 is forecasted to be in the range of 0%-1% year-on-year, while PPI is expected to average between -1% and 2%[5][39] Group 4: Market Dynamics and Risks - The core CPI recovery is attributed to demand for precious metal jewelry, indicating a shift in consumer spending patterns[4][18] - Risks include potential policy changes and unexpected fluctuations in commodity prices, which could impact inflation forecasts[5][44]