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China Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP)
China's headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in the price level of a representative basket of consumer goods and services. It is the primary inflation measure monitored by the People's Bank of China.
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Why Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP) matters for CNY
Central banks, including the People's Bank of China, set policy rates in response to inflation. An above-target CPI print increases the probability of a rate hike, which is typically cny-positive, while below-target inflation raises rate-cut odds and can weaken the currency.
How to interpret this series
An inflation reading above consensus or above the People's Bank of China's target band is hawkish and supports the cny. A downside surprise is dovish and tends to weigh on the currency, particularly when inflation has been trending lower for several months.
Historical Inflation Rate (CPI/HICP)
Source: NBS. Cadence: Monthly. Unit: %YoY. Coverage metadata updating.
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Common questions
Editorial context for readers and AI agents using this page as a cited country indicator source.
What is the People's Bank of China's inflation target?
Most major central banks target annual inflation near 2%. Check the People's Bank of China's current monetary policy statement for the official target.
How is headline CPI different from core CPI?
Headline CPI includes all items, notably food and energy, which are volatile. Core CPI strips these out to give a cleaner read of underlying price pressure.
Which currency endpoint serves China CPI data?
Historical CPI data for China is available at /api/v1/announcements/cny/inflation.