Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-18 00:13Core Insights - The total retail sales in October increased by 2.9% year-on-year to 4.6 trillion yuan, slightly above the Wind consensus expectation of 2.7% [1] - The growth rate slowed down by 0.1 percentage points compared to September, primarily due to a deceleration in the sales of automobiles and home appliances [1] - Excluding automobiles, the retail sales of consumer goods grew by 4.0% [1] Group 1 - The holiday economic effect from the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, along with the early promotion period for "Double Eleven," contributed positively to sales [1] - Basic living goods showed a favorable sales trend, and the new high in gold prices boosted investment demand significantly [1] Group 2 - Looking ahead, the "14th Five-Year Plan" continues to emphasize expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption [1] - In the context of a moderate recovery in domestic demand, there may be a continued divergence in sales performance across different categories [1] - Structural opportunities are suggested to be focused on emotional consumption, the rise of domestic brands, AI+ consumption, and the silver economy [1]