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A Little Inflation: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition

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Good morning. China’s CPI rises for the first time since August. Chinese buying is behind gold's record rally. And the Oscar goes to....

China’s CPI rose last month for the first time since August, by an above-expectations 0.7% year on year, as the Lunar New Year boosted spending. Domestic demand remains weak, Pinpoint Asset Management said. PPI fell 2.7%. February new lending, due as soon as today, probably declined.