1-9月全国固定资产投资略有下滑，重点城市表现如何？

Group 1 - National fixed asset investment decreased by 0.5% year-on-year from January to September, marking the first negative shift this year, raising concerns as it is a key driver of economic growth [1] - In key cities ranked in the top 20 by GDP, the eastern region is under pressure, while manufacturing investment is stabilizing, with favorable policies being introduced across various regions, suggesting a potential recovery in the fourth quarter [1] Group 2 - According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the eastern region's investment decreased by 4.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters, while the central and western regions grew by 1.5%, and the northeastern region saw a decline of 8.4% [2] - The investment trends in key cities reflect these regional disparities more concretely [2]