10 月经济数据点评：水落，石出

Economic Performance - In October, industrial added value grew by 4.9% year-on-year, while social retail sales increased by 2.9%, and fixed asset investment fell by 11.2% year-on-year, marking the second-lowest growth since data collection began[7][10]. - The decline in fixed asset investment is primarily due to weakened internal demand, with private and public investment growth both decreasing[10]. Production and Manufacturing - The industrial production growth rate fell below 5% for the first time since September 2024, with a significant drop in export delivery value, which turned negative at -2.1%[10][11]. - The comprehensive PMI output index dropped to 50%, indicating the weakest performance in 2023[10]. Consumer Behavior - Despite a high base effect, social retail sales maintained positive growth, with a two-year compound growth rate slightly improving compared to September[10]. - Optional consumption faced increased pressure, with a year-on-year decline of 7.2% in October, particularly in automotive and home appliance sales[10]. Economic Outlook - The high base effect from last year suggests that October likely marks the low point for monthly growth in 2025[10]. - Future growth elasticity is expected to rely more on external demand, supported by a stable global manufacturing PMI and anticipated interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve[10][11]. Risks - External economic volatility remains a concern, particularly due to uncertainties in U.S. economic policies[10]. - The effectiveness of domestic policy measures to stabilize the economy is uncertain, especially in the context of ongoing manufacturing PMI contraction[10].