国常会部署“促消费稳投资” 财政及货币政策有望加力

Economic Overview - The slowdown in external demand, weakened domestic momentum, and high base effects from the previous year have led to fluctuations in major economic indicators since the fourth quarter, necessitating an increase in macroeconomic policy support [1] - In October, the industrial added value above designated size grew by 4.9% year-on-year, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points from September; retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9%, slightly down by 0.1 percentage points from September; fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) totaled 408.914 billion yuan, down 1.7% year-on-year [1] Policy Measures - The State Council, led by Premier Li Qiang, held a meeting to discuss the implementation of "two major" constructions, focusing on enhancing the adaptability of supply and demand in consumer goods and promoting consumption policies [1][6] - The meeting emphasized the need to rationally arrange project construction and fund disbursement, strengthen project and fund matching, and encourage more private capital participation [1][6] Consumption Trends - Despite a decline in industrial, consumption, and investment data in October, there are structural highlights, particularly in service consumption, which has become an important growth point [3] - From January to October, retail sales of consumer goods increased by 4.3%, with service retail sales growing by 5.3% [3] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) saw a year-on-year decline of 1.7%, with private fixed asset investment down by 4.5% [4] - The slowdown in investment growth is attributed to various factors, including a complex external environment, fierce domestic market competition, and weak corporate profitability [4][5] - Investment in infrastructure, manufacturing, and real estate has decelerated significantly, leading to a rare cumulative year-on-year negative value for two consecutive months [4][7] Emerging Consumption - Digital and green consumption are expanding, significantly contributing to consumption growth, with online retail sales increasing by 9.6% year-on-year [4] - The ongoing upgrade in consumption structure is creating new opportunities in sectors like cultural tourism and healthcare, alongside the rapid development of the silver economy and first-time economy [4] "Two Major" Construction - The "two major" construction initiative is positioned as a key driver for effective investment and the cultivation of new productive forces, with a planned investment of 800 billion yuan for 1,459 projects by 2025 [6][7] - This initiative aims to enhance strategic and safety capabilities in key areas, including ecological restoration and major infrastructure projects [6][7] Supply and Demand Adaptability - Enhancing supply and demand adaptability is crucial for releasing consumption potential and facilitating economic circulation [8] - The focus is shifting from merely stimulating consumption to achieving a dynamic balance and positive interaction between supply and demand [8][9]