10月起，四大“降价潮”来了：有人偷着乐，有人愈发焦虑！

Group 1: Price Trends - Prices of essential goods such as cooking oil, toiletries, and paper products have increased significantly, with cooking oil prices rising from 30-35 yuan to 45-50 yuan for 1.8 liters, leading to higher daily expenses for consumers [1] - The real estate market is experiencing a downward trend, with the average price of second-hand residential properties in 100 cities dropping by 7.38% year-on-year to 13,381 yuan per square meter as of September [4] - The price of pork has decreased from 25 yuan per jin to 17-18 yuan per jin, with expectations that it may fall below 15 yuan per jin in the future [10] Group 2: Decline in Specific Sectors - The automotive market is undergoing a "price drop wave," with domestic mid-range cars seeing price reductions of 20,000-30,000 yuan and high-end foreign cars dropping by up to 90,000 yuan [6] - Small home appliances are also experiencing price reductions of 10-15%, driven by rapid product updates and a slowdown in consumer spending among middle-class families [8] - The real estate market is characterized by an oversupply, with 600 million homes available for a population of 1.4 billion, leading to a long-term supply-demand imbalance [4] Group 3: Consumer Behavior and Economic Impact - Consumers are likely to benefit from the price drops in housing, cars, small appliances, and pork, which can alleviate financial burdens amid slowing income growth [12] - However, businesses and employees may face challenges as declining prices can lead to reduced profitability, potential layoffs, and even bankruptcy risks for some companies [12]