Report Industry Investment Rating - The report does not provide an industry investment rating [1][3][5] Core Viewpoints - Food prices continue to offset core inflation, and the low inflation of food may be persistent due to the slowdown in catering consumption growth and abundant supply of edible agricultural products. Policy rate cuts may face increased difficulty in a scenario where the stock market remains strong [1][3][7] Summary by Related Content CPI Analysis - In September, the core CPI continued to stabilize trend - wise, with a year - on - year increase of 1.0%. However, food prices offset core inflation, resulting in a slight year - on - year decline in the overall CPI. Food price increases were hindered by the slowdown in catering consumption growth, which may be persistent as catering consumption is now driven only by per - capita consumption demand growth. Abundant supply of edible agricultural products also suppresses food prices [3][6][7] PPI Analysis - In September, the PPI was flat month - on - month and continued to stabilize year - on - year. In the coal - steel industry chain, the coking coal spot price index in late September was close to the average level in December last year, and the futures main contract closing price fluctuated around the December average. But the price index of downstream rebar still had a gap compared to the December average. The decline in international oil prices in the first two weeks of October may put pressure on the October PPI [12][13] Policy Rate Analysis - Considering the continued improvement of the year - on - year PPI and core CPI indicators in September, the urgency of policy rate cuts is limited. The narrowing of commercial banks' net interest margins may still be a constraint on policy rate cuts. With the strong stock market, the year - on - year growth rate of commercial banks' time and other deposits has declined. If the stock market remains strong, it may be more difficult for commercial banks to further reduce deposit rates, and thus policy rate cuts may also face increased difficulty [3][13]

Index Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,911, up 1.8% for the day and 29.2% year-to-date[2] - The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) rose 1.9% to 9,251, with a year-to-date increase of 26.9%[2] - The MSCI China index increased by 1.9% to 87, reflecting a year-to-date growth of 33.8%[2] Commodity Price Performance - Gold prices reached $4,207 per ounce, up 1.6% for the day and 60.3% year-to-date[3] - Brent Crude oil remained stable at $62 per barrel, showing a year-to-date decline of 13.1%[3] - The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) stood at 2,144, unchanged for the day but up 115.0% year-to-date[3] US Economic Indicators - Initial jobless claims in the US were reported at 218,000, lower than the consensus of 230,000[4] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand showed a year-over-year increase of 2.6%[4] - New privately owned housing units started decreased by 8.5% month-over-month[4] China Economic Indicators - In September, new loans in China totaled RMB 1.29 trillion, down RMB 300 billion year-over-year[9] - The growth of outstanding social financing moderated to 8.7% in September, down from 9% in July[9] - Core CPI growth in China reached 1.0% in September, the highest in 19 months, despite a 0.3% decline in overall CPI[6][8]

Manufacturing Sector Insights - The manufacturing PMI for September is 49.8%, a month-on-month increase of 0.4 percentage points, indicating a slight recovery within the contraction zone[3] - The new orders index stands at 49.7%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, while the new export orders index increased by 0.6 percentage points to 47.8%[3] - The production index rose to 51.9%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 1.1 percentage points, indicating active manufacturing activities[3] Price and Demand Dynamics - The major raw material purchase price index remains high at 53.2%, despite a month-on-month decline of 0.1 percentage points[8] - The "anti-involution" policy has supported the prices in certain manufacturing sub-sectors, with the specialized equipment manufacturing price index rising by 2.2 percentage points[2] - However, the overall demand remains weak, as evidenced by declines in finished goods inventory and new orders in the electrical machinery and general equipment manufacturing sectors[2] Non-Manufacturing Sector Overview - The non-manufacturing PMI for September is 50.0%, down 0.3 percentage points, indicating stagnation at the threshold level[4] - The new orders index for non-manufacturing is at 46.0%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points, while the new export orders index improved to 49.8%, up 1.0 percentage points[10] - The employment index in the non-manufacturing sector is at 45.0%, reflecting a contraction with a month-on-month decline of 0.6 percentage points[10] Sector-Specific Performance - The construction sector's PMI is at 49.3%, with a new orders index of 42.2%, indicating continued contraction despite a slight month-on-month improvement[14] - The service sector PMI is at 50.1%, showing a slight decline of 0.4 percentage points, but still within the expansion zone[14] - Notably, the metal products and automotive manufacturing sectors have shown significant month-on-month improvements in their economic performance[16]

Export Performance - In the first three quarters, China's export value increased by 6.1% year-on-year, with a trade surplus of $875.08 billion[1] - In September, exports grew by 8.3% year-on-year, a significant acceleration of 3.9 percentage points compared to the previous month[1] - ASEAN and EU contributed positively to September's export growth, with contributions of 2.4 and 2.0 percentage points, respectively[1] Import Trends - Imports decreased by 1.1% year-on-year in the first three quarters, but the decline narrowed by 1.1 percentage points compared to the previous period[1] - In September, imports increased by 7.4% year-on-year, a notable rise of 6.1 percentage points from the previous month[1] - High-tech product imports remained active, with semiconductor device imports growing by 3.0% and integrated circuit imports by 8.8% in the first three quarters[2] Trade Dynamics - The trade surplus for the first three quarters was 628.21 billion yuan, with exports growing by 7.1% year-on-year in RMB terms[1] - Exports to the US saw a decline of 27.0% year-on-year in September, but the negative impact on overall export growth narrowed by 0.9 percentage points compared to August[1] - The overall trade environment remains uncertain, with expectations for domestic demand expansion policies in the fourth quarter[2]

Inflation Overview - In September, the CPI year-on-year growth rate was lower than the Wind consensus expectation, with a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, up 0.1 percentage points from August[1] - The CPI year-on-year decreased by 0.3%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from August, while the core CPI rose by 1.0%, also up 0.1 percentage points from August[2] - Food prices significantly dragged down the CPI year-on-year, with a decline of 4.4%, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.83 percentage points[5] Price Index Trends - The PPI remained flat month-on-month in September, with a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, which is an improvement of 0.6 percentage points from August[14] - The decline in PPI was primarily driven by production materials, which fell by 2.4% year-on-year, while living materials decreased by 1.7%[14] - The PPI's year-on-year decline has narrowed for two consecutive months, indicating a potential bottoming out, with expectations for a recovery in PPI growth by Q2 2026[18] Sector-Specific Insights - Durable consumer goods prices showed a continuous upward trend, with household appliances and communication tools increasing by 5.5% and 1.5% year-on-year, respectively[6] - The prices of precious metal consumer goods have seen significant increases due to rising international gold prices, while energy prices have been negatively impacted by falling international oil prices[7] - Seasonal factors have heavily influenced service prices, which saw a month-on-month decline of 0.3%[6] Future Outlook - The CPI is expected to maintain an upward trend in Q4, influenced by low base effects and the impact of traditional consumption peaks combined with the release of government subsidies[7] - The ongoing "anti-involution" policies are anticipated to improve supply-demand dynamics in certain industries, contributing to a sustained increase in PPI growth[18] - Risks include the potential for global inflation to rise again, a rapid slowdown in the European and American economies, and increasing international complexities[28]

Group 1 - The report discusses the impact of escalating trade tensions between China and the US on the A-share market, emphasizing a scenario-based approach rather than direct predictions [3][6][15] - In an optimistic scenario, a typical "TACO" trade is characterized by major indices quickly recovering from declines and reaching new highs, with the technology and high-end manufacturing sectors leading the recovery [6][15] - The neutral scenario suggests a "non-standard TACO" trade, where the market experiences pressure but remains stable, focusing on domestic fundamentals and accelerating the "self-reliance + internal circulation" policy [15][18] Group 2 - In a pessimistic scenario, the report outlines a potential complete abandonment of previous trade strategies by the US, leading to severe trade restrictions and a significant tightening of the global trade environment [22][23] - The report highlights that in the event of heightened global trade tensions, the A-share market may shift towards defensive assets, favoring high dividend, low valuation sectors such as traditional energy and utilities [25][40] - The report suggests that despite short-term fluctuations, the long-term bullish trend of the A-share market remains intact, driven by structural trends in industries such as AI and technology [40][41] Group 3 - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring key upcoming meetings and policy announcements that could influence market dynamics, particularly in relation to trade negotiations [38][40] - It notes that historical experiences from previous bull markets indicate a potential adjustment threshold of around 15% for major indices, which could serve as a psychological reference point for investors [26][29] - The report suggests that even in a non-standard TACO scenario, there will be opportunities for upward trends within specific sectors, particularly in precious metals and industries benefiting from the "14th Five-Year Plan" [45]

Investment Rating - The report rates the real estate industry as "Outperform" [1] Core Insights - The transaction volume of new and second-hand homes declined year-on-year during the National Day holiday period. However, the sales growth rate of the top 100 real estate companies turned positive in September [1] - New home transaction area turned negative month-on-month and the year-on-year decline expanded. The transaction area of second-hand homes also turned negative both month-on-month and year-on-year [1] - New home inventory area decreased month-on-month, with a narrowing year-on-year decline. The de-stocking cycle turned positive month-on-month [1] Summary by Sections 1. Key City New Home Market, Second-hand Home Market, and Inventory Tracking - In the 40th and 41st weeks, the new home transaction area in 40 cities was 3.114 million square meters, a month-on-month decrease of 25.3% and a year-on-year decrease of 17.1% [5][16] - The transaction area of second-hand homes in 18 cities was 154.6 million square meters, with a month-on-month decrease of 52.5% and a year-on-year decrease of 24.0% [46][52] 2. Land Market Tracking - The total land transaction area in 100 cities was 34.13 million square meters, a month-on-month increase of 18.4% but a year-on-year decrease of 8.2% [59][60] - The total land price was 88.28 billion yuan, a month-on-month increase of 49.4% but a year-on-year decrease of 8.6% [59][60] 3. Industry Policy Review - On October 9, the Chongqing Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Committee introduced a series of innovative measures to support housing consumption, focusing on various groups such as graduates and new citizens [1] 4. Weekly Industry Performance Review - The absolute return of the real estate industry was -0.8%, a decrease of 3.8 percentage points compared to the previous week [13] - The relative return compared to the CSI 300 was -0.3%, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points compared to the previous week [13] 5. Company Bond Issuance Situation - The total bond issuance in the real estate industry was 0.94 billion yuan, a month-on-month decrease of 87.2% and a year-on-year decrease of 89.0% [54][56]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 25,889, down 1.5% for the day but up 29.1% year-to-date (YTD) [2] - The MSCI China index decreased by 1.3% to 87, with a YTD increase of 34.0% [2] - The CSI 300 index fell 0.5% to 4,594, showing a YTD growth of 16.7% [2] Commodity Prices - Brent Crude oil rose by 1.0% to $63 per barrel, but is down 11.8% YTD [3] - Gold prices increased by 2.3% to $4,110 per ounce, reflecting a significant YTD rise of 56.6% [3] - Copper prices dropped by 3.2% to $10,518 per ton, with a YTD increase of 20.0% [3] Economic Indicators - China's exports grew by 8.3% YoY in September, up from 4.4% in August, exceeding market expectations [6] - Imports rose by 7.4% in September, significantly higher than the 1.3% increase in August [8] - The US PPI Final Demand YoY increased by 2.6%, slightly below the consensus of 2.7% [4] Company Insights - JD.com is projected to achieve a 15.2% YoY revenue growth in Q3 2025, despite a forecasted 65% decline in adjusted net profit to RMB 4.6 billion [11] - The stock is rated as a "BUY" with a target price of $41.00, indicating potential upside from enhanced supply chain capabilities [13]

Investment Rating - The report rates the transportation industry as "Outperform" [2] Core Views - The report highlights a slowdown in holiday shipments and a decline in crude oil shipping rates, while container shipping rates for long-distance routes have rebounded [3][14] - Shenzhen has introduced detailed policies to support low-altitude economic development, and international flight routes have resumed during the 2025 National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays [3][16] - China's express delivery volume reached 150 billion packages ahead of schedule, with strategic cooperation agreements signed between YTO Express and Huizhou [3][23] Summary by Sections Industry Hotspot Events - Holiday shipments have slowed, leading to a drop in crude oil shipping rates, while container shipping rates for long-distance routes have rebounded. The China Import Crude Oil Comprehensive Index (CTFI) was reported at 1407.48 points, down 26.2% from September 25 [3][14] - Shenzhen's transportation bureau released measures to support low-altitude economic development, effective from October 9, 2025, to December 31, 2026. During the holiday, civil aviation transported 19.138 million passengers, with an average of 2.392 million passengers per day, a year-on-year increase of 3.2% [3][16][18] - As of October 11, 2025, China's express delivery volume surpassed 150 billion packages, achieving this goal 37 days ahead of schedule compared to 2024. A strategic cooperation agreement was signed between the Huizhou government and YTO Express [3][23][24] Industry High-Frequency Data Tracking - The Baltic Air Freight Price Index increased month-on-month but decreased year-on-year. The Shanghai outbound air freight price index was reported at 4621.00 points, down 5.3% year-on-year but up 1.3% month-on-month [28] - In September 2025, domestic cargo flights increased by 3.05% year-on-year, while international flights rose by 15.86% year-on-year [33] - The SCFI index for container shipping was reported at 1160.42 points, up 4.12% week-on-week but down 43.74% year-on-year [40] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the equipment and manufacturing industrial product export chain, recommending companies such as COSCO Shipping, China Merchants Energy Shipping, and Huamao Logistics [4] - It also highlights investment opportunities in the low-altitude economy, recommending CITIC Offshore Helicopter [4] - The report advises attention to the road and rail sector, recommending companies like Gansu Expressway, Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, and Anhui Expressway [4][5]

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 26,290, down 1.7% for the day but up 31.1% year-to-date (YTD) [2] - The MSCI China index decreased by 2.4% for the day, with a YTD increase of 35.7% [2] - The CSI 300 index fell by 2.0% for the day, with a YTD increase of 17.3% [2] Commodity Prices - Brent Crude oil price is at US$63 per barrel, down 12.0% YTD [3] - Gold prices increased by 54.2% YTD, currently at US$4,047 per ounce [3] - Copper prices decreased by 3.2% for the day, with a YTD increase of 20.0%, currently at US$10,518 per ton [3] Economic Indicators - The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reported a slight increase to 100.8, above the consensus of 100.6 [4] - US Initial Jobless Claims were reported at 218,000, lower than the consensus of 229,500 [4] - The US Producer Price Index (PPI) for Final Demand YoY is at 2.6%, matching the consensus [4] Corporate Insights - Atour Lifestyle Holdings (ATAT) is rated as a BUY with a target price of US$46.40, expecting a 20% CAGR in hotel numbers from 2024 to 2027 [10][11] - Great Wall Motor (GWM) is rated as HOLD with a target price of HK$16, forecasting a net profit of over RMB3.5 billion for Q3 2025 [14][15]