China is concerned about inflation – but it’s not the top priority right now

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KEY POINTS The People's Bank of China — and economists parsing its statements —are not as worried about inflation, or expecting much monetary policy change as the country faces more pressing risks. "...

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ShirlySuet
2021-05-16
ShirlySuet
What should we do to beat inflation? Only invest stock market or property? Any suggestions?
- ShirlySuet:
  okay, go to buy now
- RichestFoo:
  win lottery
james33738
2021-05-14
james33738
Comment pls
- FongLing:
  Done
- CasperLai:
  thanks mate
YHHH
2021-05-14
YHHH
Isnt inflation good fir companies?
maxdjin
2021-05-14
maxdjin
Hello three
Lailailai
2021-05-14
Lailailai
Hmmmm
CasperLai
2021-05-14
CasperLai
Hello too!
- FongLing:
  Hi hi

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