21社论丨经济呈现稳中有进，新动能持续积累壮大

Economic Overview - The national economy in October continues to show a stable and improving trend, with production supply remaining stable and employment conditions generally solid [1] - The overall growth rate has slowed, with industrial added value increasing by 4.9% year-on-year, down from 6.5% [1] - Exports decreased by 1.1%, a significant drop from the previous month's growth of 8.3% [1] - Retail sales of consumer goods grew by 2.9%, slightly below the previous value of 3.0% [1] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned from a decline of 0.3% last month to an increase of 0.2%, indicating a gradual recovery in domestic demand [1] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2%, marking six consecutive months of growth [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.1% year-on-year, but the decline has narrowed for three consecutive months, with a slight month-on-month increase of 0.1% [1] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October, with the decline in the tertiary sector investment being a major factor [2] - Investment in the first and second industries remains positive, while the third industry saw a decline of 5.3% [2] - Private investment dropped by 4.5%, but excluding real estate development, it showed a slight positive growth of 0.2% [2] Manufacturing Sector - Despite overall investment pressures, manufacturing investment grew by 2.7% year-on-year from January to October, surpassing the overall investment growth rate [3] - High-tech manufacturing investment is increasing rapidly, indicating a structural optimization in the manufacturing sector [3] - The demand for productive services is expanding due to manufacturing upgrades, highlighting significant investment opportunities in the service sector [3] Policy Recommendations - To establish a new economic growth model driven by domestic demand, consumption, and innovation, there is a need for enhanced policy guidance and investment support for both living and productive services [3] - Private enterprises, with their flexible mechanisms, are well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities in these service sectors [3] - Reform efforts should focus on reducing entry barriers to stimulate private investment in high-value-added service areas, thereby contributing to high-quality economic development [3]