Is the latest stimulus enough to generate inflation? By Investing.com

Investing.com — Recent economic data from China indicates that the country’s inflation remains subdued despite new stimulus measures aimed at boosting demand.  As per Citi Research, October’s Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% year-on-year, meeting their forecast but falling below the market expectation of 0.4%.  The Producer Price Index contracted by 2.9% year-on-year, a sharper decline than anticipated.  Both metrics underline a broader challenge in igniting inflation through the current stimulus

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Bonds Seen Poised to Generate Healthy Returns in 2025

Fixed-income investors are entering 2025 with a strong foundation, Columbia Threadneedle Investments said, adding that bonds are well-positioned to generate healthy returns, with yields at attractive levels and the Fed in a supportive, rate-cutting cycle. Source link

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