Mon, 14 May 2012 08:03:27 GMT
China's consumer sentiment deteriorated in April
Consumer confidence in China deteriorated slightly in April because of rising food prices. The Bankcard Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 0.12% to 86.65 in April, according to Xinhua News Agency and China UnionPay. Rising living costs and higher fuel prices continued to dent consumer confidence. However, measures to curb inflationary pressure and launch of consumption incentives are likely to stabilize