Core Viewpoint - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in June turned from a decline to an increase of 0.1% year-on-year, ending four months of negative growth, influenced by the recovery of industrial product prices [3][4]. CPI Analysis - The CPI's year-on-year increase was primarily driven by a reduction in the decline of industrial consumer goods prices, which narrowed from 1.0% to 0.5% [4]. - Energy prices saw a reduced decline of 1.0 percentage points, contributing to a lesser downward impact on the CPI [4]. - Gold and platinum jewelry prices increased significantly, by 39.2% and 15.9% respectively, collectively contributing approximately 0.21 percentage points to the CPI increase [4]. - Food prices experienced a slight narrowing in their decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%, and beef prices turning to an increase of 2.7% after 28 months of decline [4]. PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) in June decreased by 0.4% month-on-month, maintaining the same decline rate as the previous month [7]. - The PPI's year-on-year decline expanded by 0.3 percentage points, influenced by seasonal price decreases in raw materials and increased green energy leading to lower energy prices [7][8]. - The construction sector faced challenges due to weather conditions, impacting the prices of black metal and non-metal mineral products, which fell by 1.8% and 1.4% respectively [8]. - Export-oriented industries are under pressure, with prices in the computer and communication equipment manufacturing sector declining by 0.4% [8]. Future Outlook - The future trajectory of industrial product prices will largely depend on the effectiveness of counter-cyclical adjustment policies, particularly those supporting the real estate sector [9]. - The government aims to promote a reasonable recovery in price levels, which will facilitate fiscal measures to boost consumption and investment [10].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), highlighting the impact of international oil prices and domestic economic policies on these indices [1][2]. CPI Analysis - In April, the CPI showed a month-on-month increase of 0.1% after a previous decline of 0.4%, but year-on-year it decreased by 0.1% [1]. - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.5%, indicating stable inflation in essential goods [2]. - The year-on-year decline in CPI is attributed mainly to a significant drop in energy prices, which fell by 4.8%, with gasoline prices decreasing by 10.4%, contributing approximately 0.38 percentage points to the CPI decline [6]. PPI Analysis - The PPI decreased by 0.4% month-on-month and 2.7% year-on-year, with the latter decline widening by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month [7]. - The drop in PPI is influenced by international commodity price declines, particularly in oil and gas extraction, which saw a price drop of 3.1%, and refined petroleum products, which fell by 2.5% [7]. - Seasonal factors also contributed, with coal prices declining as demand decreased post-heating season [7]. Positive Price Changes - Despite the overall decline in CPI and PPI, certain sectors are experiencing positive price changes due to improved supply-demand dynamics and government policies promoting consumption [9]. - Industries such as black metal smelting and non-metallic mineral products saw a narrowing of year-on-year price declines, indicating a recovery in demand [9]. - High-tech industries are also benefiting, with prices for wearable smart devices and aircraft manufacturing increasing by 3.0% and 1.3%, respectively [10]. Trade and Export Impact - The diversification of trade and market expansion has led to price increases in some export sectors, such as integrated circuit packaging, which rose by 2.7% [10]. - The government emphasizes the importance of maintaining prices within a reasonable range to support both consumer spending and corporate profitability [10].