专访中国政策科学研究会经济政策委员会副主任徐洪才：PPI回升现积极信号，如何巩固物价修复态势？

Core Viewpoint - The recent data on prices indicates positive signals for the economy, with the Producer Price Index (PPI) showing a narrowing year-on-year decline and the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching a three-year high, suggesting a potential recovery in industrial production and consumer demand [1][3]. Economic Indicators - In December 2025, the PPI year-on-year decline narrowed to 1.9%, with a month-on-month increase for three consecutive months, indicating the effectiveness of proactive fiscal and moderately loose monetary policies [3]. - The CPI in December 2025 rose to 0.8% year-on-year, marking the highest level in nearly three years [1]. Consumer Behavior - Final consumption expenditure contributed over 50% to economic growth in 2025, with "self-indulgent consumption" rising, as service retail sales grew by 5.5%, outpacing goods retail sales by 1.7 percentage points [1][9]. - The growth in per capita consumption expenditure was still slower than the growth in per capita disposable income, indicating a need for improved conversion of income into consumption [10]. Industrial Production - The recent month-on-month increase in PPI suggests a recovery in industrial production demand, although the sustainability of this trend remains to be observed [3]. - The high-tech manufacturing sector accounted for 17.1% of the value added in large-scale industries, indicating a long-term trend towards high-tech manufacturing leading industrial development [6]. Policy Recommendations - To maintain the recovery of PPI, it is crucial to expand consumer demand and increase residents' income, especially during the upcoming traditional sales season [4]. - Policies should focus on enhancing consumer rights protection, creating consumption hotspots, and providing direct cash subsidies to low-income groups to stimulate spending [10][11]. Future Outlook - The rise of "self-indulgent consumption" presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly in sectors like health and wellness, which could drive future economic expansion [9]. - The effectiveness of monetary policy is currently limited, as a significant amount of money is not effectively translating into actual demand, highlighting the need for stabilizing expectations in economic work [8].