9月普惠金融-景气指数整体向好

Core Insights - The Inclusive Finance Prosperity Index for September reached 49.50 points, an increase of 0.32 points from August, indicating improvements in both operational and financing dimensions [1] - The financing prosperity index stood at 54.93 points, up 0.71 points from August, reflecting effective release of corporate financing demand and a stable decline in financing costs [1] - The total social financing stock at the end of September was 437.08 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.7%, with RMB loans to the real economy at 267.03 trillion yuan, up 6.4% year-on-year [1] Financing Dimension - The average interest rate for newly issued corporate loans in September was approximately 3.1%, down about 40 basis points from the same period last year, indicating a continued low-cost financing environment [1] - The growth rates for inclusive small and micro loans and medium to long-term loans in the manufacturing sector were 12.2% and 8.2% respectively, both exceeding the growth rate of other loans [1] Operational Dimension - The operational prosperity index for September was 48.44 points, an increase of 0.24 points from August, driven by a sustained recovery in consumer demand and improved performance of small and micro enterprises [2] - The operational vitality index rose by 0.29 points in September, becoming a key driver for the increase in the operational prosperity index, as companies accelerated production and optimized service processes [2] Industry Trends - Among nine major industries, six showed an increase in operational prosperity, particularly in wholesale and retail, accommodation and catering, and transportation services, while the real estate and construction industries experienced declines [2] - The industrial economy demonstrated steady growth, with advancements in artificial intelligence and modern service industries contributing to the overall economic development [2] Regional Insights - The operational prosperity index across seven major regions showed five increases and two decreases, with notable improvements in East China, South China, Central China, Northwest, and Southwest regions [2] - The Northeast and North China regions experienced declines in their operational prosperity indices [2]