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German WPI climbed in January
On a monthly basis, the wholesale price index (WPI) advanced 0.80% in January, in Germany. In the previous month, the WPI had risen 1.20%.
German WPI climbed in January
The WPI recorded a rise of 4.00% on a YoY basis in Germany, in January. In the prior month, the WPI had climbed 2.80%.
Japanese capacity utilisation rose in December
In Japan, capacity utilisation registered a rise of 0.60% in December on a MoM basis. In the prior month, capacity utilisation had recorded a rise of 3.00%.
Japanese industrial production climbed in December
In December, on a MoM basis, the final industrial production climbed 0.70% in Japan. Industrial production had registered a rise of 1.50% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had indicated a rise of 0.50%.
Chinese PPI advanced more than expected in January
In January, the producer price index (PPI) rose 6.90% in China on a YoY basis, compared to an advance of 5.50% in the previous month. Market expectation was for the PPI to climb 6.50%.
Chinese CPI advanced more than expected in January
The consumer price index (CPI) registered a rise of 2.50% on an annual basis in China, in January, compared to an advance of 2.10% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the CPI to climb 2.40%.
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