10月经济：新动能加快塑造，政策持续加力

Economic Overview - In October, some economic indicators showed a downward trend due to last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand [2][6] - Despite the downturn, there were positive signs such as a rebound in service retail sales driven by the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, indicating significant consumption potential [2][6] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for October grew by 4.9% year-on-year, a decline of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, marking the lowest monthly growth this year [6][12] - The manufacturing sector is transitioning towards high-end production, with equipment manufacturing increasing by 8%, outpacing overall industrial growth [6][10] Investment Trends - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 1.7%, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% and real estate development investment down by 14.7% [7][14] - High-tech sectors such as aerospace and information services saw significant investment growth, with aerospace manufacturing up by 19.7% and information services up by 32.7% [7][12] Trade Dynamics - In October, the total import and export volume grew by 0.1% year-on-year, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [8][9] - The trade growth slowdown was attributed to last year's high base, with some exports delayed from September due to typhoons [9][10] Policy Measures - The government is implementing policies to enhance the adaptability of supply and demand in consumer goods, aiming to stimulate consumption and investment [3][13] - Recent policies include the introduction of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and the acceleration of local government bond usage to support effective investment [13][14] Economic Outlook - Despite the challenges, the overall economic operation remains stable, with a GDP growth of 5.2% in the first three quarters, laying a solid foundation for achieving the annual target of around 5% [12][15] - Analysts suggest that additional policy measures may be necessary to counteract weak demand and support economic recovery, particularly in the real estate sector [14][15]