核心CPI同比涨幅连续5个月扩大，“反内卷”带动相关行业价格改善

Core Insights - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) have shown a narrowing decline in September, benefiting from low base effects and the effectiveness of anti-involution and consumption promotion policies [1][3]. CPI Analysis - In September, the CPI increased by 0.1% month-on-month, while the year-on-year decline was 0.3%, a reduction of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1]. - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first return to a 1% increase in nearly 19 months [1][3]. - Food prices fell by 4.4%, contributing significantly to the overall CPI decline, with the tail effect accounting for approximately -0.8 percentage points of the CPI change [3]. PPI Analysis - The PPI remained flat month-on-month for two consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, narrowing by 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [1][5]. - Factors contributing to the PPI's performance include improved supply-demand structures and the impact of international oil price declines on domestic oil-related industries [5]. - Certain industries, such as coal processing and black metal smelting, saw reduced year-on-year price declines, contributing to a decrease in the overall PPI decline by approximately 0.34 percentage points [5]. Industry Trends - The modernization of the industrial system and the release of consumption potential have led to price increases in related industries, with aircraft manufacturing prices rising by 1.4% and electronic materials by 1.2% year-on-year [6]. - Policies aimed at boosting consumption are showing effects, with significant price increases in high-quality and upgraded consumer goods, such as a 14.7% rise in arts and crafts products [6]. - Analysts predict that the year-on-year decline in PPI may narrow to below -2.0% in the fourth quarter due to various supportive policies and market conditions [6].