China's factory prices slow further in April
CPI rises 1.2% year on year last month, up from 0.9% rise in March and slightly above analysts' forecasts
Beijing
CHINA'S April producer price inflation cooled more than expected in a sign manufacturing activity may be losing momentum along with other sectors of the economy as domestic demand remains muted and the government cracks down on financial risks.
Prices for raw materials fell in April from the previous month, pressured by fears that domestic demand will not be strong enough to absorb surging factory output that rose the most in more than two years in March.
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