经济观察丨中国经济稳定增长护航民生基本盘

Economic Growth and Employment - China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters, accelerating by 0.2 and 0.4 percentage points compared to the previous year and the same period last year respectively, providing a solid foundation for employment and income stability [1] - The average urban unemployment rate from January to September was 5.2%, with quarterly averages of 5.3%, 5.0%, and 5.2%, showing overall stability in the employment situation [1] - Economic growth serves as a "ballast" and "stabilizer" for the job market, encouraging businesses to invest and expand, thus creating more job opportunities [1] Policy Support and Employment Measures - China has implemented targeted support measures for key employment groups, including special subsidies and expanded employment channels, aiming to deliver policy benefits to those in need [2] - The country is actively guiding and supporting the development of industries related to new productive forces, such as high-tech manufacturing, digital economy, and green industries, to create new employment opportunities [2] Resident Income and Consumption - The per capita disposable income of residents reached 32,509 yuan, a nominal increase of 5.1% year-on-year, with a real growth of 5.2% after adjusting for price factors, aligning with economic growth [3] - The ratio of urban to rural residents' disposable income decreased from 2.46 to 2.43, indicating a slight improvement in income distribution [3] - The increase in wage income, net operating income, and net transfer income are the main factors supporting the growth of residents' income [3] Price Trends and Market Signals - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) slightly decreased by 0.1% year-on-year in the first three quarters, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 0.6%, indicating the effectiveness of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption [4] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.8% year-on-year, with a narrower decline of 2.9% in the third quarter compared to the second quarter, reflecting an improvement in domestic market competition and price recovery in certain industries [4]