Deflation (Economics)

Can China Fight Deflation and Trump’s Tariffs at the Same Time?

China is facing a double whammy: corrosive deflation and tariffs that threaten to block trade. Chinese workers will be the biggest casualties.

By Alexandra Stevenson

Banking and Financial Institutions China Deflation (Economics) Economic Conditions and Trends Government Bonds People's Bank of China Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Stocks and Bonds

China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

By Keith Bradsher

China Customs (Tariff) Deflation (Economics) Economic Conditions and Trends Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)

China Pledges More Stimulus to Shore Up Flagging Economy

At a meeting to set the party’s economic policy agenda, China’s leadership said it would borrow more and cut interest rates in a bid to bolster growth.

By Meaghan Tobin and John Liu

China Communist Party of China Deflation (Economics) Economic Conditions and Trends Interest Rates

China Eases Overall Monetary Policy Stance for First Time in 14 Years

Faced with a faltering economy and falling prices, the Politburo loosened the policy approach of China’s central bank and called for “extraordinary” measures.

By Keith Bradsher