AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, China's August 2026 Means of Production PPI (previous month = 100) rose to 101.4, accelerating significantly from 100.4 in July and remaining firmly in the expansion zone for two consecutive months. Driven by the surge in international oil and non-ferrous metal prices, upstream mining and quarrying industry prices have skyrocketed, but terminal consumer demand remains relatively weak, indicating that the market is facing typical cost-push inflation pressure.