China factory-gate prices rise 5.7%, fastest since 2022, as consumer inflation slows
China's producer price index rose 5.7% year on year in October 2026, the fastest pace since June 2022 and above a 5.3% Reuters poll forecast, driven by surging energy and mining prices. Consumer inflation slowed to 0.7% from 0.9% as food prices fell, official data released on 9 November showed.
Kabeer Ahmad6 min read