China financial press reports analysts believe PPI has likely peaked due to fall in coal prices

China Securities Journal citing analyst assessments.

• China's producer price index may have peaked following recent sharp declines in coal prices and easing of upward pressure on the cost of some raw materials

The PPI hit its highest ever in the history of the data series in the most recent release:

• China October CPI 1.5% y/y and PPI 13.5% y/y - both higher