Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the inflation trends in May, highlighting a slight decrease in CPI and a more significant drop in PPI, with implications for future economic conditions and policy responses [1][10]. Group 1: CPI Inflation - May CPI inflation was reported at -0.1% year-on-year, matching the previous value and exceeding market expectations of -0.2% [1][2]. - Energy prices have significantly dragged down CPI inflation, while core CPI showed slight upward support [2][6]. - Food prices experienced a mild decline, with a 0.2% drop month-on-month, which is less than the average decline of 1.4% over the past five years [5]. - Core CPI inflation rose slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 0.6% year-on-year, although month-on-month momentum has weakened [6][7]. - Service prices remained resilient, with travel prices increasing by 0.8% month-on-month, surpassing the five-year average of 0.2% [6]. Group 2: PPI Inflation - May PPI inflation was reported at -3.3% year-on-year, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, and -0.4% month-on-month, which is weaker than the historical average since 2017 [10][12]. - The decline in PPI is attributed to weak oil prices affecting the entire industrial chain and a slowdown in the construction sector due to adverse weather conditions [10][12]. - Despite the overall decline, there are signs of recovery in prices related to exports and new growth sectors, with textile prices narrowing their decline and some electronic prices turning positive [12][15]. Group 3: Forward Outlook - Looking ahead, energy prices are expected to remain weak, with Brent crude oil projected to fluctuate between $60 and $70 [9]. - The overall pace of CPI recovery is anticipated to be slow, influenced by policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption [16]. - For the second quarter, CPI inflation is expected to stabilize around 0%, while PPI inflation may drop to approximately -3.0% [16].

Group 1 - In May 2025, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for industrial producers decreased by 3.3% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month, while the purchasing price index fell by 3.6% year-on-year and 0.6% month-on-month [2] - The average PPI and purchasing prices from January to May 2025 both declined by 2.6% compared to the same period last year [2] - The decline in domestic prices is influenced by international factors, particularly the drop in international crude oil prices, which led to a 5.6% decrease in the oil and gas extraction industry and a 3.5% decrease in refined petroleum product manufacturing [2] Group 2 - The coal mining and washing industry saw a price drop of 3.0%, while coal processing prices fell by 1.1% due to seasonal demand and sufficient inventory [2] - The black metal smelting and rolling industry, along with the non-metallic mineral products industry, experienced a price decline of 1.0% due to ample supply of construction materials [2] - The year-on-year decline in PPI has widened by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, but some industries are showing signs of price recovery due to improved supply-demand relationships [3] Group 3 - Consumer demand is recovering, leading to price increases in living materials, supported by policies aimed at boosting consumption [3] - The development of high-end equipment manufacturing is contributing to price increases in related industries, reflecting a trend towards high-tech product demand [3] - The transition towards high-end, intelligent, and green industries is progressing steadily, with some sectors experiencing year-on-year price increases [3]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in May decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.1% year-on-year, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 0.6% year-on-year, a rise of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1][2] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.4% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year, with the year-on-year decline widening by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, although some sectors showed marginal price improvements [1][3] - The decline in CPI was primarily driven by a 1.7% decrease in energy prices, which accounted for approximately 70% of the total CPI decline, while food prices fell by 0.2%, less than the seasonal average decline of 1.1% [1][2] Group 2 - In May, the year-on-year decline in energy prices was 6.1%, which was the main factor affecting the CPI, contributing approximately 0.47 percentage points to the overall decline [2] - The core CPI's increase of 0.6% year-on-year was supported by rising prices in various categories, including gold jewelry (up 40.1%), household textiles (up 1.9%), and durable goods for entertainment (up 1.8%) [2] - The PPI's decline was influenced by international factors, particularly the decrease in international crude oil prices, which affected domestic oil-related industries, contributing approximately 0.23 percentage points to the PPI decline [3]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.1% year-on-year, while the core CPI rose by 0.6% year-on-year, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from April [1][3] - The decline in CPI was primarily influenced by a 1.7% decrease in energy prices, which accounted for approximately 0.13 percentage points of the total CPI decline [2] - The hospitality and tourism sectors saw price increases of 4.6% and 0.8% respectively, indicating a recovery in consumer demand [2][3] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 0.4% month-on-month and 3.3% year-on-year, with the year-on-year decline widening by 0.6 percentage points compared to April [1][4] - The decrease in PPI was largely due to international factors, with significant price drops in the oil and gas extraction sector (5.6%) and refined petroleum products (3.5%) [4] - Domestic energy and raw material prices also saw a decline, particularly in the coal sector, which experienced a 3.0% drop due to seasonal demand [4][6] Group 3: Economic Outlook - The core CPI's mild recovery reflects improvements in supply and demand structures across various industries, supported by macroeconomic policies [3][6] - The overall economic resilience is expected to lead to a gradual recovery in CPI, with increased demand during the summer likely to boost service prices [3] - The PPI is anticipated to show marginal improvement, although it may take time to exit negative territory [6]

Group 1 - The core objective of macroeconomic policy in the second half of the year is to promote a reasonable recovery of price levels, which will create space for fiscal measures to boost consumption and investment, as well as for further interest rate cuts by the central bank [1][2][5] - In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of negative growth, primarily due to falling energy prices and lower food prices [1][3][4] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a year-on-year decline of 3.3% in May, with the drop in production material prices contributing significantly to this decline [1][6][10] Group 2 - The core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 0.6% year-on-year in May, indicating a slight improvement in underlying price levels [1][4][5] - The decline in food prices, particularly fresh vegetables and eggs, has been a major factor in the overall CPI decrease, with fresh vegetable prices dropping by 8.3% year-on-year [3][4][6] - The implementation of policies aimed at boosting consumption, such as the trade-in program for vehicles and appliances, has provided some support to prices in certain sectors [4][5][8] Group 3 - The analysis indicates that while the PPI is expected to show marginal improvement, it is likely to remain in negative territory for some time due to external and internal pressures [8][9][10] - The demand for high-tech products is increasing, leading to price increases in sectors such as integrated circuits and aircraft manufacturing [8] - The overall economic environment remains challenging, with low inflation levels exerting pressure on corporate operations and employment [5][6]

Group 1 - In May, the national consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, while the producer price index (PPI) fell by 3.3% year-on-year [1][7] - The primary factor for the decline in CPI is the continuous drop in energy prices, which decreased by 6.1% year-on-year and 1.7% month-on-month [2][7] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose by 0.6% year-on-year, indicating a stable upward trend for three consecutive months [4][8] Group 2 - Food prices experienced a slight decline, with a month-on-month decrease of 0.2%, influenced by seasonal factors and supply changes [3] - The hospitality and tourism sectors saw price increases of 4.6% and 0.8% respectively, driven by improved consumer demand and holiday activities [4] - The PPI's decline is attributed to both international factors, such as falling crude oil prices, and domestic factors, including seasonal drops in coal prices [7][8] Group 3 - The high-end equipment manufacturing sector is witnessing price increases, with significant rises in prices for integrated circuits and aircraft manufacturing [8] - The overall consumer demand is gradually recovering, supported by effective consumption-boosting policies [4][5] - The real estate market is still in recovery, affecting demand for household appliances and entertainment equipment, which saw a month-on-month price decline of 1.1% [5]

Group 1: CPI and PPI Overview - In May, the national CPI decreased by 0.1% year-on-year and 0.2% month-on-month, while the PPI fell by 3.3% year-on-year and 0.4% month-on-month [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 0.6% year-on-year, indicating a slight improvement in domestic economic resilience [1][4] - The decline in CPI was influenced by seasonal factors and falling oil prices, while the core CPI's increase reflects a recovery in consumer demand [2][3] Group 2: Sector-Specific Price Changes - In May, food prices decreased by 0.4%, while non-food prices remained stable; consumer goods prices fell by 0.5%, and service prices rose by 0.5% [2][4] - The industrial producer prices showed a year-on-year decline of 3.3%, with significant contributions from the petroleum and coal industries, which saw price drops of 5.6% and 3% respectively [5][6] - The prices of durable consumer goods, such as gold jewelry and home textiles, increased by 40.1% and 1.9%, respectively, indicating a shift in consumer spending patterns [3][4] Group 3: Economic Outlook and Policy Recommendations - Future policies should focus on boosting consumption through active fiscal measures to stimulate domestic demand and support price recovery [2][4] - Analysts expect a moderate recovery in prices throughout the year, driven by macroeconomic policies and improvements in supply structure [6]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In May, the CPI decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, consistent with the previous month, resulting in a cumulative decline of 0.1% from January to May[1][4] - The core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, remained below 1.0%, indicating a weak domestic price level primarily due to insufficient consumer demand[2][4] - The decline in CPI was influenced by a 6.1% year-on-year drop in energy prices, which contributed approximately 0.47 percentage points to the overall CPI decrease[5][4] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The PPI fell by 3.3% year-on-year in May, with the decline accelerating by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, reflecting weakened pricing momentum and increased drag from base effects[2][9] - Month-on-month, the PPI decreased by 0.4%, maintaining the same decline rate as the previous two months[2][9] - Key sectors such as coal, steel, and cement experienced price declines due to weak domestic demand and ample supply, contributing to the overall PPI decrease[8][10] Group 3: Future Outlook - CPI is expected to hover around 0% in June, while the PPI year-on-year decline is projected to remain at approximately -3.3%[3][12] - The government aims to implement macroeconomic policies to promote reasonable price recovery in the second half of the year, which may include fiscal measures to boost consumption and further interest rate cuts by the central bank[3][12] - The impact of external economic fluctuations on consumer confidence and potential downward pressure from "export to domestic" shifts will be critical to monitor[7][12]

Inflation Overview - May CPI year-on-year growth slightly exceeded consensus expectations, while PPI year-on-year growth was slightly below expectations[1] - May CPI decreased by 0.1% year-on-year, primarily driven by a 6.1% year-on-year decline in energy prices, which contributed approximately 0.47 percentage points to the CPI decline[2] - May PPI decreased by 3.3% year-on-year, with production materials down 4.0% and living materials down 1.4%[20] Price Trends - Energy prices fell 1.7% month-on-month, accounting for nearly 70% of the CPI's month-on-month decline[6] - Food prices decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, which was less than the seasonal decline of 1.1 percentage points, impacting CPI by approximately 0.04 percentage points[5] - Core CPI rose by 0.6% year-on-year, with service prices increasing by 0.5%[4] Sector Performance - High-end equipment manufacturing prices showed an upward trend, contrasting with the overall weakness in energy and raw material prices[1] - The decline in CPI reflects a mixed performance across sectors, with food prices showing a potential upward trend and strong service consumption demand[7] - International factors continue to influence CPI growth, highlighting the need to monitor durable goods price changes[7] Risks and Outlook - Risks include the potential for global inflation to rise again, a rapid slowdown in the European and American economies, and increasing complexity in international situations[24]

Group 1 - In May, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased both month-on-month and year-on-year, with a month-on-month decline of 0.4% and a year-on-year decline of 3.3%, indicating a worsening trend compared to the previous month [1][2] - The decline in PPI was significantly influenced by international factors, particularly the drop in international crude oil prices, which led to price decreases in the petroleum-related industries, contributing approximately 0.23 percentage points to the overall PPI decline [1] - Despite the overall decline, some sectors showed signs of improvement due to enhanced macroeconomic policies and better supply-demand relationships, with certain prices beginning to recover [1] Group 2 - Consumer-related policies have positively impacted demand, leading to a stabilization in the prices of daily necessities, with clothing, general daily goods, and durable consumer goods experiencing slight price increases [2] - Specific industries such as arts and crafts, washing machine manufacturing, television manufacturing, and automobile manufacturing saw year-on-year price changes, with notable increases in the price of arts and crafts products by 12.8% [2] - The transition towards high-end, intelligent, and green development is progressing steadily, with high-tech product demand driving price increases in sectors like integrated circuit packaging, aircraft manufacturing, and wearable smart devices [2]