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Economic Overview - The national economy remains stable with a steady development trend, as indicated by the National Bureau of Statistics [1][3] - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year, surpassing market expectations [2][3] Consumer Market - The sales of upgraded consumer goods, such as communication equipment and cultural office supplies, showed significant growth, with increases of 23.2% and 13.5% respectively [2] - Basic living goods also saw strong sales growth, with food and daily necessities increasing by 9.1% and 7.4% year-on-year [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year in the first ten months, but the physical workload of investments is still increasing [4] - Manufacturing investment continues to grow, supported by the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and the development of emerging manufacturing sectors [4] Price Changes - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing from a decline of 0.3% in the previous month [6] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) also showed positive changes, with a month-on-month increase for the first time, influenced by seasonal demand and rising international metal prices [6][7] Future Outlook - There is a need to continue expanding domestic demand and improving market competition to promote reasonable price recovery [6][7] - Investment in education, healthcare, housing, and public services is essential to address gaps in social welfare [5]