China November producer prices fall for fifth month, CPI soars
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BEIJING (Reuters) - China's producer prices fell in annual terms for the fifth consecutive month in November while consumer prices spiked as food costs climbed, data showed on Tuesday, complicating policymakers' efforts to boost demand as economic growth slows.Sluggish manufacturing activity from U.S. trade pressures and weakening demand at home have put pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus to bolster its economy. The producer price index (PPI), seen as a key indicator of corporate..