三季度经济有望保持稳中有进发展态势

Economic Growth and Indicators - In August, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 5.2% year-on-year, while the total retail sales of consumer goods grew by 3.4% year-on-year. From January to August, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) rose by 0.5% year-on-year [1] - The spokesperson from the National Bureau of Statistics indicated that the economic growth remains "stable," and emphasized the need for macro policies to support employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, aiming for a steady and healthy economic development [1][4] Domestic Demand Expansion - The effects of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand are becoming evident, with the third batch of consumption upgrade policies being implemented, leading to a rapid increase in sales of related goods. In August, retail sales of household appliances, furniture, and cultural office supplies maintained double-digit growth [1][2] - The expansion of domestic demand is positively impacting production, with significant growth in sectors such as boiler and prime mover manufacturing (up 11.9%) and electric motor manufacturing (up 14.8%) in August [2] Private Investment Growth - The environment for private economic development is continuously improving, supported by a series of policies aimed at promoting private investment. In the high-tech sector, private investment in information services grew by 26.7% year-on-year, while professional technical services saw a 17.6% increase [3] - Private investment in infrastructure increased by 7.5% year-on-year from January to August, outpacing the overall infrastructure investment growth by 5.5 percentage points [3] Economic Outlook - The economic operation is expected to maintain a steady and progressive trend in the third quarter, supported by ongoing macro policies. The industrial and service sectors are showing rapid growth, with industrial output in July and August growing by 5.7% and 5.2% respectively [4] - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been rising, with increases of 0.8% and 0.9% in July and August, indicating a continuous upward trend over four months [4]