Economics

China’s Reprieve From Global Inflation Threatened by Pork

  • Hoarding occurs when traders believe prices will rise further
  • Elevated feed costs leave breeders unwilling to boost numbers
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China has largely escaped the crippling consumer inflation afflicting other major economies, but that may be starting to change as pork prices surge.