三季度GDP增速或为4.8%，政策适时加力必要性上升

Economic Growth and Forecasts - China's GDP growth in the first half of the year was 5.3%, exceeding expectations, with the third-quarter growth forecasted at 4.8% [1][2] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) maintains its 4.8% growth forecast for China for the year, despite global economic challenges [2] - Economic activity is expected to continue a moderate growth trend into the fourth quarter, with a full-year GDP growth forecast also at 4.8% [1][2] Industrial Production and Investment - Industrial production showed resilience in September, with a manufacturing PMI of 49.8%, indicating slight improvement [3] - Fixed asset investment growth is predicted to slow to 0% in September, reflecting ongoing economic pressures [6] - Excavator sales, a key indicator of economic activity, surged by 25.4% in September, suggesting continued support for infrastructure investment [7] Consumer Spending Trends - Retail sales growth for September is projected to decline to 3.0%, influenced by policy changes and economic conditions [5][4] - The automotive sector remains a significant contributor to consumer spending, with production and sales showing strong year-on-year growth [6] Policy Measures and Economic Support - The necessity for timely policy adjustments has increased, with expectations for targeted fiscal and monetary measures to support economic stability [8][9] - New policy tools totaling 500 billion yuan have been introduced to bolster investment in key sectors such as digital economy and green transformation [10] - The government is expected to enhance fiscal support for infrastructure and technology sectors in the fourth quarter [10]