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China’s Inflation Cools as Iran War Oil Shock Starts to Ease

Bloomberg Markets·August 9, 2026·1 min read

China's factory-gate inflation eased for the first time since the Iran war broke out in late February, while consumer prices also decelerated. This indicates cost pressures from the oil shock are starting to fade, offering some relief to the economy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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