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Economic Overview - The national economy is maintaining a stable and progressive development trend, with production supply remaining stable, employment overall stable, and prices showing improvement [1][4] Consumption and Investment - In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations, with notable sales growth in upgraded products such as communication equipment and cultural office supplies [2][3] - Despite a slowdown in fixed asset investment growth, the physical workload of investments is increasing, and manufacturing investment continues to grow, indicating an ongoing optimization of investment structure [2][5] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed positive changes in October, with a month-on-month increase of 0.2% and a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, reversing the previous month's decline [7] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) also exhibited positive changes, with a month-on-month increase for the first time in October, driven by seasonal demand and rising international metal prices [8] Employment and Structural Changes - The employment situation remains generally stable, and there is a continuous trend of transformation and upgrading in various sectors [4][6] - The investment structure is optimizing, with traditional manufacturing undergoing upgrades and new manufacturing sectors expanding, supporting overall investment growth [5][6]