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Core Insights - The national economy is maintaining a stable and progressive development trend, with improvements in employment, prices, and new economic drivers [1][3] Economic Performance - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year, surpassing market expectations of 2.73% [2] - The industrial added value for large-scale industries grew by 4.9% year-on-year, with the equipment manufacturing sector seeing an 8% increase [2] - 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] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October, 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] - The potential for investment remains substantial, with a focus on enhancing the real economy and promoting technological and industrial innovation [4][5] Price Changes - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% month-on-month in October, with a year-on-year increase from a decline of 0.3% to an increase of 0.2% [7] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) also showed positive changes, with a month-on-month increase driven by seasonal demand and rising international metal prices [7][8] - Measures to promote reasonable price recovery are being implemented, although market demand remains insufficient [6][8]