Discover what triggers deflation, its impact on prices, and economic debates. Learn how it affects consumers, borrowers, and policy, enhancing your financial decisions.

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China’s humming factories threw a lifeline to an economy struggling with weak demand in the second quarter. That’s also given policymakers space to fight deflation — if they choose to do more than ...