Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in November shows a slight recovery to 49.2%, indicating improvements in both domestic and overseas demand, although it remains in a contraction zone for the eighth consecutive month [2][5]. Economic Indicators - The November PMI reflects improvements in 11 sub-indices, including new orders and production expectations, with a composite PMI output index at 49.7%, suggesting overall economic stability [2][5]. - The new orders index increased by 0.4 percentage points to 49.2%, while the production index rose to the critical point of 50.0%, indicating a return to expansion after a contraction [5][6]. Policy Impact - Recent government policies, including the introduction of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and an additional 500 billion yuan in special bonds, are expected to stimulate domestic market demand and infrastructure investment [5][8]. - The positive outcomes from recent US-China trade talks have also contributed to a marginal increase in export orders, with the new export orders index rising by 1.7 percentage points to 47.6%, marking the largest increase in six months [5][6]. Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing sectors continue to show strong demand, with their PMIs remaining above the critical point for ten consecutive months, while traditional energy-intensive industries are still in contraction [6]. - Specific industries such as agricultural processing and non-ferrous metal smelting are experiencing active demand, whereas sectors like petroleum and chemical manufacturing are lagging [6][7]. Price Trends - The main raw material price index rose by 1.1 percentage points to 53.6%, indicating ongoing expansion since the implementation of "anti-involution" policies [7]. - The Producer Price Index (PPI) is expected to see a slight month-on-month increase, although year-on-year comparisons may still reflect a decline due to higher base effects from the previous year [7][8]. Future Outlook - The construction PMI is anticipated to rise into the expansion zone as the effects of the new policy financial tools and special bonds materialize [8]. - The overall industrial product prices remain subdued, influenced by weak consumer demand and declining real estate investments, with the long-term effects of "anti-involution" policies on prices still under observation [8].
内需外需均有改善,11月制造业PMI回升至49.2%
Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-12-02 12:36