9月经济数据点评：今年经济数据预计将呈现“前高后低”走势

Economic Overview - The national economy is expected to show a "high first, low second" trend in 2023, with GDP growth reaching a cumulative rate of 5.2% in the first three quarters, exceeding market expectations of 4.8%[2] - Industrial production has significantly rebounded, with a monthly growth of 6.5% in September, up from 5.2% in August, and surpassing the market forecast of 5.23%[2] Demand and Consumption - Weak demand remains a major constraint on economic recovery, with retail sales growing only 3.0% year-on-year in September, down from 3.4% in August, and below the expected 3.11%[2] - Cumulative retail sales growth for the first three quarters stands at 4.5%, indicating a continuous slowdown since May[3] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment has declined by 0.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters, falling short of the expected 0.03% growth, with manufacturing investment at 4.0%, down from 5.1%[2] - Infrastructure investment has also weakened, with a cumulative growth of only 1.1%, significantly below the previous 2.0%[2] Real Estate Sector - Real estate investment has been the largest drag on the economy, with a cumulative decline of 13.9% in the first three quarters, worsening from a 12.9% drop previously[2] - Core indicators such as new construction and sales in the real estate sector continue to show contraction, reflecting a lack of market confidence[3] Future Outlook - GDP growth in the fourth quarter is expected to fall below 5% due to high base effects from last year and ongoing weak demand[2] - The government may need to implement additional policies to stimulate demand and support economic recovery, especially in consumption and investment sectors[2]