Core Insights - In October, Jiangsu's consumer prices increased by 0.2% year-on-year, with urban prices rising by 0.2% and rural prices declining by 0.1% [1] - Food prices decreased by 2.7%, while non-food prices increased by 0.8% [1] - From January to October, the overall consumer prices in the province decreased by 0.4% year-on-year [1] Price Changes by Category - In October, prices for eight major categories showed "five increases and three decreases" year-on-year [1] - Clothing prices rose by 1.8%, daily necessities and services increased by 2.3%, education, culture, and entertainment prices went up by 0.9%, healthcare prices increased by 3.0%, and other goods and services surged by 14.6% [1] - Conversely, food, housing, and transportation and communication prices saw declines of 1.9%, 0.2%, and 1.7% respectively [1] Food Price Dynamics - Within the food category, shrimp and crab prices increased by 5.0%, fresh mushroom prices rose by 4.3%, beef prices went up by 2.8%, and freshwater fish prices increased by 2.5% [1] - In contrast, pork prices fell by 17.3%, egg prices dropped by 16.0%, fresh vegetable prices decreased by 7.0%, and fresh fruit prices declined by 1.1% [1]

Core Insights - In October, Nanjing's consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.1% year-on-year, while it decreased by 0.2% month-on-month [1] - Among eight categories, five saw price increases, while three experienced declines, with notable increases in clothing (1.7%), daily necessities and services (2.3%), education and entertainment (1.4%), healthcare (1.3%), and other goods and services (15.9%) [1] - Food prices decreased by 2.7% year-on-year, contributing to a total price level reduction of approximately 0.48 percentage points, while non-food prices rose by 0.7%, adding about 0.56 percentage points to the overall price level [1] Year-on-Year Summary - Year-on-year price changes showed increases in clothing (1.7%), daily necessities and services (2.3%), education and entertainment (1.4%), healthcare (1.3%), and other goods and services (15.9%) [1] - Food and tobacco prices decreased by 2.7%, while housing and transportation and communication prices fell by 1.7% and 1.4%, respectively [1] - Industrial consumer goods prices rose by 1.5%, influenced by international gold price increases, with gold and platinum jewelry prices rising by 53.2% and 57.5% respectively [1] Month-on-Month Summary - Month-on-month, the overall consumer price index decreased by 0.2%, with two categories increasing and six decreasing [1] - Education and entertainment, along with other goods and services, saw increases of 0.4% and 5.5%, respectively, while food and tobacco, clothing, housing, daily necessities and services, transportation and communication, and healthcare all experienced declines [1] - Food prices decreased by 0.8% month-on-month, contributing to a total price level reduction of about 0.14 percentage points, while non-food prices remained stable [2]

Core Viewpoint - In October 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) showed a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, with urban areas rising by 0.3% and rural areas declining by 0.2%. Food prices decreased by 2.9%, while non-food prices increased by 0.9%. The average CPI from January to October decreased by 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1][7]. Price Changes by Category Year-on-Year Changes - In October, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 1.6%, contributing approximately 0.46 percentage points to the CPI decline. Specific food items such as eggs and pork saw significant price drops of 11.6% and 16.0%, respectively, impacting the CPI by 0.08 and 0.23 percentage points [3][7]. - Other categories showed mixed results, with prices for other goods and services, personal care items, and clothing increasing by 12.8%, 1.9%, and 1.7%, respectively. Healthcare, education, and housing prices rose by 1.4%, 0.9%, and 0.1%, while transportation and communication prices fell by 1.5% [3][7]. Month-on-Month Changes - In October, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices increased by 0.2%, contributing approximately 0.07 percentage points to the CPI increase. Fresh vegetables and fruits saw month-on-month price increases of 4.3% and 1.2%, respectively [5][7]. - Other categories experienced varied changes, with prices for other goods and services, education, and healthcare rising by 3.8%, 0.3%, and 0.3%, while clothing prices remained stable. Conversely, prices for personal care items, transportation, and housing decreased by 0.2%, 0.2%, and 0.1% [5][7]. Detailed Price Movements - The detailed breakdown of price movements in October shows that fresh vegetables had a significant month-on-month increase of 4.3%, while pork prices decreased by 2.5%. The overall trend indicates a complex interplay of rising and falling prices across various categories [6][8].

Core Insights - In October 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year, with urban areas rising by 0.3% and rural areas declining by 0.2% [1] - Food prices decreased by 2.9%, while non-food prices increased by 0.9% [1] - The average CPI from January to October showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1] Year-on-Year Price Changes - In October, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 1.6%, contributing to a 0.46 percentage point drop in CPI [2] - Specific food items such as eggs, pork, and fresh vegetables saw significant price declines, with egg prices down by 11.6% and pork prices down by 16.0%, each affecting CPI by approximately 0.08 and 0.23 percentage points respectively [2] - Other categories showed price increases, with other goods and services rising by 12.8%, and healthcare and education prices increasing by 1.4% and 0.9% respectively [2] Month-on-Month Price Changes - In October, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices rose by 0.2% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.07 percentage points to CPI [3] - Fresh vegetables experienced a notable increase of 4.3%, impacting CPI by about 0.09 percentage points [3] - Other categories displayed mixed results, with prices for other goods and services increasing by 3.8%, while transportation and communication prices decreased by 0.2% [3]

Core Viewpoint - In October 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) showed a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, with urban areas rising by 0.3% and rural areas declining by 0.2% [1]. Price Changes Year-on-Year - The prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 1.6%, contributing to a 0.46 percentage point decline in CPI [2]. - Specific food items saw significant price drops: egg prices fell by 11.6% (impacting CPI by -0.08 percentage points), pork prices dropped by 16.0% (impacting CPI by -0.23 percentage points), and fresh vegetables decreased by 7.3% (impacting CPI by -0.18 percentage points) [2]. - Other categories showed price increases: other goods and services rose by 12.8%, clothing by 1.7%, and healthcare by 1.4% [2]. Price Changes Month-on-Month - In October, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices increased by 0.2%, contributing approximately 0.07 percentage points to CPI [5]. - Fresh vegetable prices surged by 4.3%, impacting CPI by 0.09 percentage points, while fresh fruit prices rose by 1.2% (impacting CPI by 0.03 percentage points) [5]. - Other categories experienced mixed results: other goods and services increased by 3.8%, while transportation and communication prices decreased by 0.2% [5].

Core Insights - In October 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year, with urban areas rising by 0.3% and rural areas declining by 0.2% [1] - Food prices decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.9% [1] - The average CPI for January to October 2025 showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1] Year-on-Year Price Changes - In October, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 1.6%, contributing approximately 0.46 percentage points to the CPI decline [3] - Specific food items such as eggs and pork saw significant price drops of 11.6% and 16.0%, respectively, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.08 and 0.23 percentage points [3] - Other categories showed price increases, with other goods and services rising by 12.8%, and healthcare and education prices increasing by 1.4% and 0.9% respectively [3] Month-on-Month Price Changes - In October, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices increased by 0.2%, contributing about 0.07 percentage points to the CPI [7] - Fresh vegetables experienced a notable price increase of 4.3%, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.09 percentage points [7] - Other categories showed mixed results, with education and healthcare prices rising by 0.3%, while transportation and communication prices decreased by 0.2% [7]

Core Insights - In October 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year, with urban areas rising by 0.3% and rural areas declining by 0.2% [1][9] - Food prices decreased by 2.9% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.9% [1][9] - The average CPI for January to October 2025 showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1][9] Year-on-Year Price Changes - In October, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 1.6%, contributing to a 0.46 percentage point drop in CPI [3] - Specific food items such as eggs and pork saw significant price drops of 11.6% and 16.0%, respectively, impacting CPI by 0.08 and 0.23 percentage points [3] - Other categories showed mixed results, with clothing prices rising by 1.7% and healthcare costs increasing by 1.4% [3] Month-on-Month Price Changes - In October, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices rose by 0.2%, contributing 0.07 percentage points to CPI [6] - Fresh vegetables experienced a notable increase of 4.3%, while pork prices decreased by 2.5% [6] - Other categories such as education and healthcare saw slight increases, while transportation and communication prices declined [6] Detailed Price Data - The CPI for various categories in October showed the following changes: - Food prices: 0.3% increase month-on-month, 2.9% decrease year-on-year [9] - Non-food prices: 0.2% increase month-on-month, 0.9% increase year-on-year [9] - Services: 0.2% increase month-on-month, 0.8% increase year-on-year [9] - The data indicates a complex landscape of price changes across different sectors, reflecting varying consumer demand and supply conditions [9]

Core Viewpoint - In September 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with urban areas down 0.2% and rural areas down 0.5%. Food prices fell by 4.4%, while non-food prices increased by 0.7%. The average CPI from January to September showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1][4][8]. Price Changes by Category (Year-on-Year) - In September, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 2.6%, contributing approximately 0.74 percentage points to the CPI decline. Notably, fresh vegetable prices dropped by 13.7%, impacting the CPI by about 0.35 percentage points, while pork prices fell by 17.0%, contributing 0.26 percentage points to the decline [4][8]. - Other categories showed mixed results, with prices for other goods and services, living goods and services, and clothing rising by 9.9%, 2.2%, and 1.7%, respectively. Medical care, education, culture, and housing prices increased by 1.1%, 0.8%, and 0.1%, while transportation and communication prices decreased by 2.0% [4][8]. Price Changes by Category (Month-on-Month) - In September, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices increased by 0.5%, contributing approximately 0.13 percentage points to the CPI increase. Fresh vegetable prices rose by 6.1%, impacting the CPI by about 0.13 percentage points, while pork prices decreased by 0.7%, contributing to a slight CPI decline [6][8]. - Other categories experienced varied changes, with prices for other goods and services and clothing rising by 1.3% and 0.7%, respectively. Living goods and services, as well as medical care, saw increases of 0.3% and 0.2%, while transportation and education prices fell by 0.9% and 0.4% [6][8]. Summary of Price Changes - The overall CPI for September showed a month-on-month increase of 0.1% and a year-on-year decrease of 0.3%. Urban CPI remained flat, while rural CPI increased by 0.2%. Food prices rose by 0.7% month-on-month but fell by 4.4% year-on-year [1][8]. - The breakdown of CPI changes indicates that while food prices are under pressure, other categories like clothing and services are experiencing price increases, reflecting a complex inflationary environment [4][6][8].

Core Insights - In September 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with urban areas down 0.2% and rural areas down 0.5% [1] - The average CPI for January to September 2025 showed a decline of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1] - Month-on-month, the CPI increased by 0.1% in September, with urban prices stable and rural prices rising by 0.2% [1] Price Changes by Category - Food and tobacco prices fell by 2.6% year-on-year, contributing approximately 0.74 percentage points to the CPI decline [3] - Fresh vegetable prices dropped by 13.7%, impacting the CPI by about 0.35 percentage points, while pork prices decreased by 17.0%, contributing 0.26 percentage points to the CPI decline [3] - Other categories showed mixed results, with clothing prices up by 1.7% and healthcare costs rising by 1.1% year-on-year [3] Month-on-Month Price Movements - In September, food and tobacco prices rose by 0.5% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.13 percentage points to the CPI increase [6] - Fresh vegetable prices increased by 6.1% month-on-month, while pork prices saw a slight decrease of 0.7% [6] - Other categories experienced varied changes, with transportation and communication prices declining by 0.9% and 0.4%, respectively [6] Detailed Price Index Data - The CPI for September 2025 was 0.1% higher than the previous month, while the year-on-year change was a decrease of 0.3% [8] - Food prices saw a significant year-on-year decline of 4.4%, while non-food prices increased by 0.7% [8] - The index for clothing and other services showed increases of 1.7% and 9.9% year-on-year, respectively [8]

Core Viewpoint - In July 2025, the national consumer price index (CPI) remained unchanged year-on-year, with urban prices stable and rural prices decreasing by 0.3% [1]. Price Changes Year-on-Year - In July, the prices of food, tobacco, and alcohol decreased by 0.8%, contributing to a 0.21 percentage point decline in CPI. Key food items saw significant price drops: egg prices fell by 11.2%, fresh vegetable prices decreased by 7.6%, and pork prices dropped by 9.5% [4]. - Other categories showed mixed results, with prices for other goods and services, clothing, and household items increasing by 8.0%, 1.7%, and 1.2% respectively. Education, culture, and entertainment prices rose by 0.9%, while transportation and communication prices fell by 3.1% [4]. Price Changes Month-on-Month - In July, food, tobacco, and alcohol prices decreased by 0.1%, leading to a 0.04 percentage point decline in CPI. Fresh fruit prices fell by 3.4%, while fresh vegetable prices increased by 1.3% [6]. - Other categories experienced price increases, with transportation and communication, education, culture, and other goods and services rising by 1.5%, 1.3%, and 0.9% respectively. Household items and medical care also saw increases, while clothing prices decreased by 0.3% [6]. Summary of Price Changes - The overall CPI for July showed a month-on-month increase of 0.4%, with urban prices also rising by 0.4% and rural prices by 0.3%. Year-to-date, the CPI has decreased by 0.1% compared to the previous year [8]. - Food prices decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, while non-food prices increased by 0.3%. Service prices rose by 0.5% [8].