China’s CPI eases in March; PPI falls 2.5% YoY

China’s consumer prices fell 0.1 per cent YoY in March, easing from February’s 0.7 per cent drop, as consumption-boosting policies take effect.
Core CPI rose 0.5 per cent, while PPI declined 2.5 per cent YoY.
Urban and rural prices dropped 0.1 per cent and 0.3 per cent, respectively.
From Jan–Mar, consumer prices averaged a 0.1 per cent decline YoY.