China Factory Inflation Hits 45-Month High as Energy Shock Pushes Producer Prices Higher, Raising Cost Pressures 6 minutes read ECONOMY China Factory Inflation Hits 45-Month High as Energy Shock Pushes Producer Prices Higher, Raising Cost Pressures Laffert May 11, 2026 0 China’s producer inflation surged to a 45-month high amid rising global energy prices driven by Middle East... Read More Read more about China Factory Inflation Hits 45-Month High as Energy Shock Pushes Producer Prices Higher, Raising Cost Pressures