WEI指数有所回落——每周经济观察第42期

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a mixed economic outlook, with rising gold prices and declining consumer and production metrics, indicating potential challenges in various sectors of the economy [2][31]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - The Huachuang Macro WEI index has decreased to approximately 3%, down 3.59 points from the previous week, primarily due to a holiday effect impacting real estate transactions and vehicle sales [2][10]. - Subway passenger transport growth turned negative, with a 3% year-on-year decline in 27 cities compared to a 3.8% increase in September [3][14]. - The sales of commercial residential properties have seen a significant decline, with a 27% year-on-year drop in transaction area as of October 18, compared to a 1.2% decline in September [4][16]. Group 2: Consumer Behavior - Retail sales of passenger vehicles have turned negative, with a cumulative year-on-year decline of 7% as of October 12, contrasting with a 6% increase in September [16]. - The growth rate of express delivery volume has slowed to 1.7% year-on-year in the first two weeks of October, down from 12% in the previous month [4][16]. - Prices of pork and eggs have dropped significantly, with pork prices down 3.9% and egg prices down 4.4% [5][31]. Group 3: Production and Infrastructure - Infrastructure activity has noticeably declined, with the operating rate of asphalt plants at 35.8%, down 4.3% from pre-holiday levels [4][19]. - The apparent consumption of rebar has decreased by 18% year-on-year as of October 17, indicating weaker demand in construction [19][24]. - Industrial production metrics show a decline in coal throughput at Qinhuangdao port, with a year-on-year increase of only 6% as of October 17, down from 19% in September [19][24]. Group 4: Trade and Exports - Port container throughput has decreased by 6.1% week-on-week as of October 12, with cumulative year-on-year growth dropping to 5.3% [26][27]. - The number of cargo ships from China to the U.S. has significantly declined, with a year-on-year drop of 34.8% in mid-October [27]. - Export demand remains stable, with shipping rates for European routes showing a rebound, while North American routes also see price increases [26][27]. Group 5: Price Trends - Gold prices have surged to $4,304 per ounce, marking a 6.2% increase, while oil prices have continued to decline [31][36]. - The average listing price of second-hand homes in first-tier cities has decreased by 0.3% as of October 6, with a cumulative decline of 3.1% this year [38][40]. - The price index for industrial silicon futures has decreased by 1%, while polysilicon futures have increased by 6.3% [31][40]. Group 6: Interest Rates and Debt - The yields on 1-year, 5-year, and 10-year government bonds are reported at 1.4434%, 1.5899%, and 1.8246%, with slight fluctuations compared to the previous week [54][53]. - The government plans to issue new local government debt limits for 2026, with a focus on supporting major strategic projects [41].