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    So far this week I have looked at potential inflationary impulses via larger fiscal stimuli in Japan on Monday and in the UK yesterday. In fact with a beleagured Prime Minister Starmer likely to turn left that seems set to grow. Today however we can start by looking at a country which tells us consumer inflation is a real example of price stability rather than a fantasy one. In January 2026 , the national consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.2% year-on-year . Specifically, urban areas saw a 0.2% increase , while rural areas experienced a 0.1% increase . Food prices fell by 0.7% , while non-food prices rose by 0.4% . ... (full story)

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traderathome
Feb 11, 2026 10:57am
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Is is truly a lack of inflation? Or (more likely) is it economic reporting in this Chinese regime that is just as dishonest as it is in the USA regime? Either way, the wealthy at the top and "their regime" have no trouble lying, so long as they continue to thrive. North Korea is starting to look like the universal cookie cutter for how all these various regimes may turn out.......
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Trader#6265
Feb 11, 2026 10:27am
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True. I don't know why inflation gives everyone a boner.

If they want inflation just get rid of competition. Pick a few favored companies to form monopolies with unlimited pricing power and get plenty of inflation. That's what the US does.
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