Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-17 00:24Core Insights - The October CPI data exceeded expectations, drawing significant market attention, particularly in the consumer sector [1] - The two main factors contributing to the low CPI performance in 2025 are food and crude oil prices [1] - Core CPI performance significantly surpassed market expectations, with core goods prices rising notably more than core services [1] - Other goods and services, mainly jewelry, and durable consumer goods were the most unexpected contributors to the CPI increase [1] - For 2026, considering the marginal changes in household balance sheets and potential reductions in government subsidies, the neutral scenario forecasts core CPI and overall CPI year-on-year growth rates at 0.8% each [1] - In terms of macroeconomic performance, both supply and demand sides showed a decline in October, and the effectiveness of new policy financial tools will require time to materialize [1]