Consumer Prices
South Korea's consumer prices rise 2% in January, slowest pace in five months
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South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent year-on-year in January, marking the slowest pace in five months. The slowdown was partly due to stable petroleum product prices, as international crude oil prices fell, according to government data. However, prices for some agricultural and livestock products continued to surge sharply.
China's consumer price index rose 0.8 percent in the first two months of 2026, driven by a surge in spending during an extended Chinese New Year holiday. However, analysts remain concerned about long-term deflation risks.
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The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released a report on Friday, February 27, showing increases in prices of essential commodities, particularly vegetables, while inflation slightly declined. Kenyan households may need to tighten their budgets amid rising costs for food, health, and education services.