BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) — China\’s consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 1 percent year on year in February, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday.The figure wa
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Sweden sees record surge in food prices, mainly for baby food
People shop at a store in Stockholm, Sweden, on Feb. 6, 2023. (Photo by Wei Xuechao/Xinhua)A survey covering 44,000 items found that food prices had increased by 2.5 percent in February — the highest
Energy security, transition to dominate CERAWeek energy forum
HOUSTON, March 5 (Xinhua) — On the theme of \”Navigating a Turbulent World: Energy, Climate and Security,\” the influential global energy forum CERAWeek is kicking off here on Monday, focusing on the d
UK grocery price inflation hits record high as more stores impose rationing: CNN
NEW YORK, March 1 (Xinhua) — A measure of UK grocery price inflation soared to a record high in February, which is more bad news for consumers already facing a shortage of fruit and vegetables that h
Chinese premier stresses innovating macro-regulation, stabilizing economy
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang inspects the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Feb. 23, 2023. Li inspected the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Thursday. He a
U.S. existing home sales drop for 12th consecutive month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — U.S. sales of previously owned homes fell for the 12th consecutive month in January, as high home prices, record inflation, and high interest rates put a damper on dema
Evolving train tickets reflect rapid changes to China\’s railway services
In recent years, paperless travel services have gradually prevailed across China. The change in the form of train tickets from hardboard to e-tickets has mirrored the continuous upgrading of China\’s r
China to replenish 20,000 tonnes of pork reserves to stabilize market
BEIJING, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — China\’s top economic planner said Friday it would stockpile 20,000 tonnes of frozen pork to replenish state reserves, as an index monitoring pork prices has dropped below
China\’s home prices slightly up in January
BEIJING, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) — China continued to see a generally stable housing market in January, with more cities witnessing slight month-on-month increases in home prices, official data showed Thurs
U.S. sanctions hugely erode purchasing power of Iranian middle, lower classes
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) — Although the United States claims that the Iranian people are not the target of its sanctions, the country\’s middle and lower classes are experiencing a huge erosion of pur