9月核心CPI重返1%，物价修复态势延续

Group 1: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Insights - In September, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while it increased by 0.1% month-on-month [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first return to a 1% increase in nearly 19 months [1][4] - The decline in CPI was primarily attributed to the "carryover effect," with food prices dropping by 4.4%, significantly impacting the overall CPI [4][6] Group 2: Producer Price Index (PPI) Insights - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in September, with the month-on-month figure remaining flat [1][6] - The year-on-year decline in PPI has narrowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, indicating a potential stabilization in producer prices [6][9] - The prices of production materials showed a year-on-year decline of 2.4%, but the decrease has lessened compared to previous months, suggesting some recovery in production material pricing [8][10] Group 3: Economic Factors and Market Trends - The improvement in price indices is attributed to the release of consumer potential, industrial structure upgrades, and the continuous optimization of market competition [1][10] - Various macroeconomic policies are showing positive effects, leading to a reduction in the year-on-year price decline in several industries, including coal processing and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing [10][11] - The overall market is expected to see a gradual recovery, with projections indicating that the PPI decline will narrow in the latter half of 2025 due to improved market conditions [11]