deflation

Shoppers on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai. Photo: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
Global Economy

What China's persistent deflation means for the world

Policymakers have pledged to do more to shore up growth and ease price declines, using some of their most direct language in years, as Beijing braces for a trade war with Donald Trump’s return to...

A general view of Sri Lanka's main business city as Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced 2023 budget amid the country's economic crisis, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 14, 2022. REUTERS/ Dinuka Liyanawatte
World+Biz

Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961

A worker pulls a cart with bags of rice, flour, and garlic in Colombo, Sri Lanka. File Photo: Thilina Kaluthotage/Bloomberg
South Asia

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka records first deflation in 29 years

Fitch said the current size of China’s banking system limits the amount of support the central government could give to its biggest lenders. Photo: Reuters
China

China's consumer prices rise for third month, factory deflation persists

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World+Biz

China’s consumer price drop worsens, fueling deflation fears

Deflation in China: Why prices are falling and what Beijing can do
Bloomberg Special

Deflation in China: Why prices are falling and what Beijing can do

The Chinese national flag is seen in front of the financial district Central on the Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
China

China swings into deflation as recovery falters

Smokes billows from the chimneys of a steel plant in Wu'an, Hebei province, China, February 23, 2017. Picture taken February 23, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Economy

China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years

A worker is seen at a hot rolling production line at the Chongqing Iron and Steel plant in Changshou, Chongqing, China August 6, 2018. Photo:Reuters
Global Economy

China's factory deflation slows in July as recovery gains strength

A woman looks at shoes on sale at an outlet store in Tokyo's shopping district, Japan, December 1, 2016. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
Global Economy

Deflation fears creep back in Japan as pandemic hits prices