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China's January Inflation.

China’s January inflation jumps 2.5 per cent in January; beats Analysts Expectations

China's consumer inflation in January hit the highest level since May 2014 on the back of soaring food prices, official data showed on Tuesday. China's consumer price index increased 2.5 per cent in January from a year earlier.

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Chinese Inflation Growth Slows More Than Expected

China’s consumer inflation rose less than expected in October, a signal that the country's economy may be cooling off again.

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Bank of Japan Keeps Stimulus Program; Forecasts Inflation Still At Zero

As anticipated, the central bank of Japan maintained its monetary stimulus program of printing 80 trillion yen ($659 billion) annually to help fuel the market and the economy, on Tuesday at the end of its two-day policy meeting.

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Russian Minister Claims Ruble Crisis Is Over, But Inflation Rise Still Looms Ahead

Russian Finance Minister Anton Silaunov told the country's Upper House of Parliament on Thursday that the country's currency crisis is over. He claimed the rouble is strengthening, reports Daily Times.

Economic Experts Say China Should Cut Growth Target to 7 Percent in 2015

"I think it should be 7 percent if there are no more surprises. But it can't be lower than 7 percent, otherwise there could be employment problems and debt default problems," senior economist at CASS told Reuters.

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China Inflation Lowest in Nearly Five Years, Far Short of Targets; PPI Drops For 32nd Straight Month

The relatively low consumer and producer price levels indicate soft domestic demand, falling commodity prices, weak manufacturing activity and lingering overcapacity in the Chinese economy.

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