Economic Overview - The GDP for the first three quarters reached 10,150.36 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.2% [1] - The GDP growth rate for the third quarter was 4.8%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the second quarter [1] - Despite the slowdown, the economic growth rate remains higher than that of most major economies, with the total economic output in the third quarter exceeding 35.5 trillion yuan [1] Growth Drivers - High-tech manufacturing and other sectors showed rapid growth, contributing to the overall GDP increase of 39,679 million yuan, which is 1,368 million yuan more than the previous year [2] - The external trade environment has been challenging, yet export growth has increased, supported by domestic policies aimed at stabilizing growth [2][5] - Analysts predict that the central bank may implement new interest rate cuts and that housing support policies will be enhanced, potentially leading to a GDP growth of around 4.7% in the fourth quarter [2] Industrial Production - In September, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 6.5% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.64% [4] - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 49.8, indicating a slight improvement in manufacturing activity [4] - The automotive manufacturing sector saw a significant increase, with a year-on-year growth of 16.0% in September, driven by strong export performance [4] Sector Performance - For the first three quarters, the industrial added value increased by 6.2%, outpacing the GDP growth rate [5] - The manufacturing sector grew by 6.8%, while mining and utilities sectors grew by 5.8% and 2.0%, respectively [4] - A majority of industrial sectors experienced growth, with 90.2% of the 41 major industrial categories reporting an increase in added value [4]
前三季度GDP同比增长5.2%! 专家:完成全年5%左右的目标概率较大
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-10-20 14:36