AI Data Insight
In September 2026, China's consumer goods CPI index reported at 100.5 (equivalent to a month-on-month increase of 0.5%). Although slightly decelerating from the previous value of 100.6, it still maintained a steady positive growth trend. Against the backdrop of the overall CPI year-on-year increase of 0.9%, which was slightly lower than expected, energy and hardware equipment costs have become the main driving forces supporting prices. The market assesses that the worst deflationary pressure may have passed, but the recovery of domestic demand still requires continuous policy support.