CPI Analysis - In January 2026, the CPI increased by 0.2% year-on-year, down from 0.8% in December 2025, with a cumulative year-on-year CPI of 0.0% for 2025[1] - The significant drop in CPI growth is primarily due to the high base effect from the 2025 Spring Festival, which fell in January[2] - Increased vegetable supply led to a decline in food prices, contributing to the overall CPI trend[3] - The core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, was 0.8%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[4] PPI Analysis - The PPI decreased by 1.4% year-on-year in January 2026, an improvement from a 1.9% decline in December 2025, marking the smallest year-on-year decline since August 2024[5] - The PPI increased by 0.4% month-on-month, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase[6] - Key drivers for the PPI increase include improved supply-demand dynamics in certain industries and rising international prices for non-ferrous metals[7] - The PPI for production materials rose by 0.5% month-on-month, while the PPI for living materials increased by 0.1%[8] Future Outlook - The CPI is expected to rise significantly in February 2026, potentially reaching around 1.0% due to the reversal of the Spring Festival base effect[9] - The overall CPI for January and February combined is projected to be around 0.6% year-on-year, indicating a continuation of the price recovery trend from the second half of 2025[10]
2026年1月物价数据点评:春节错期带动1月CPI涨幅回落,PPI降幅继续收窄
Dong Fang Jin Cheng·2026-02-24 06:45