国家统计局答每经问：10月份全国城镇调查失业率为5.1%，连续两个月下降

Economic Overview - In October, the national economy continued to show a stable and progressive development trend, with notable characteristics including growth in production supply and market sales [2][5]. Employment Situation - The urban surveyed unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in October, down by 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, marking two consecutive months of decline [1]. Production and Supply - Agricultural production remained strong, with an increase in autumn grain area and yield, indicating a promising harvest [2]. - The industrial production maintained stability, with the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises growing by 4.9% year-on-year in October [2]. - The service sector also showed steady growth, with a production index increase of 4.6% year-on-year [2]. Market Sales - Social retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year in October, driven by holiday consumption and the promotion of consumption [5]. - Specific categories such as communication equipment and cultural office supplies saw significant retail growth of 23.2% and 13.5%, respectively [5]. Price Trends - The consumer price index (CPI) turned positive in October, rising by 0.2% year-on-year, while the core CPI increased by 1.2%, marking a continuous expansion in growth for six months [7]. - The producer price index (PPI) saw a narrowing decline of 2.1% year-on-year, indicating a positive trend in industrial pricing [7]. Investment Trends - Investment in high-tech manufacturing showed robust growth, with a year-on-year increase of 7.2% in October [10]. - Investment in sectors such as aerospace and information services grew significantly, with increases of 19.7% and 32.7%, respectively [11]. Emerging Industries - The digital economy and green transformation are gaining momentum, with significant growth in sectors like smart manufacturing and artificial intelligence [12]. - New energy vehicles and lithium-ion batteries saw production increases of 19.3% and 30.4%, respectively, highlighting the growth potential in these areas [10].