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China's factories jolt back to inflation on Iran war price shock

Chinas factory-gate inflation turned positive in March for the first time in over three years, with the producer price index rising 0.5% year-on-year, signalling early cost pressures linked to the Iran conflict. Economists warned that inflation driven by higher input costs rather than demand could squeeze company margins, slow growth and limit Beijings policy options.

10 Apr 2026 9:36 am