 Inflation data from China. China December CPI 1.8 yyexpected 1.8, prior 1.6for the mm 0.0PPI -0.7 yyexpected -0.1, prior -1.3for the mm, -0.5Very tame CPI - this is no impediment to the Peoples Bank of China easing policy further. With all the premises coming from Chi9nese authorities on further support for the economy more from the PBOC does seem likely. --- 