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Posted 9/8/2023, 11:27:00 AM

Chinese Stocks Volatile as Investors Eye Key Inflation Data

Chinese stocks whipsawing amid economic data from world's 2nd largest economy
Divided estimates for weekend inflation data in spotlight
Inflation data important for Alibaba and other Chinese stocks
Economists see China still in deflation currently
Knife-edge inflation estimates highlight uncertainty around Chinese economy

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