Reported Earlier, China Consumer Price Index (MoM) For March -1% Vs. -0.5% Est.; 1.0% Prior
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China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March decreased by 1%, surpassing the estimated decrease of 0.5% and contrasting with the previous month's increase of 1.0%.
April 11, 2024 | 4:30 am
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The larger than expected decrease in China's CPI may lead to concerns about deflationary pressures, potentially impacting investor sentiment towards Chinese markets, including FXI.
A lower than expected CPI indicates weaker consumer demand or deflationary pressures, which can lead to negative investor sentiment towards markets heavily reliant on consumer spending. As FXI tracks large-cap Chinese stocks, a negative outlook on China's economy could decrease its attractiveness to investors.
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