春节错月致1月CPI同比涨幅回落，反内卷带动相关领域价格改善

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), highlighting a decline in CPI and an improvement in PPI due to various factors including seasonal effects and policy implementations [3][5]. CPI Analysis - In January, the CPI increased by 0.2% month-on-month and year-on-year, with a notable decrease of 0.6 percentage points compared to December [3][5]. - The decline in CPI is attributed to the high base effect from the previous year's Spring Festival and a significant drop in energy prices, which fell by 5.0%, contributing approximately 0.34 percentage points to the CPI decrease [5][7]. - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.8% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month, marking the highest increase in six months, indicating a steady recovery in consumer demand [5][7]. PPI Analysis - The PPI rose by 0.4% month-on-month in January, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase, with the growth rate expanding by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [7][8]. - Key factors driving PPI growth include the ongoing construction of a unified national market and increased demand in certain industries, leading to price increases in sectors such as photovoltaic, power batteries, cement, and steel [7][8]. - Specific price changes include a 0.1% increase in cement and lithium-ion battery manufacturing, a 1.9% increase in photovoltaic equipment manufacturing, and a 0.5% increase in computer and communication equipment manufacturing due to rising demand for digital technologies [7][8]. Future Price Trends - The National Bureau of Statistics indicates that favorable factors for moderate price recovery are accumulating, with expectations for expanded consumer demand supported by fiscal and financial policies [8]. - The emphasis on industry self-discipline and capacity management is expected to continue, contributing to price stabilization and recovery [8].