China's May Wholesale Prices Hit Near Four-Year Highs Amid Iran War, AI Investment Surge
In May 2026, China reported its highest annual increase in wholesale prices since July 2022 at 3.9%, driven by rising costs from the Iran war and increased demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Consumer inflation rose to 1.2% year-on-year but fell short of economists' expectations.
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