21社论丨经济呈现稳中有进，新动能持续积累壮大

Economic Overview - The national economy in October shows a stable and progressive development trend, with basic stability in production supply and overall employment situation [1] - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises increased by 4.9% year-on-year, a decrease from the previous 6.5% [1] - Exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year, a significant drop from the previous month's growth of 8.3% [1] - Retail sales of consumer goods grew by 2.9% year-on-year, slightly below the previous 3.0% [1] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned from a decrease of 0.3% last month to an increase of 0.2%, indicating a gradual recovery in domestic demand [1] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2% year-on-year, with the growth rate expanding for six consecutive months [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, but the decline has narrowed for three consecutive months, with a slight month-on-month increase of 0.1% [1] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October, with the decline in the tertiary industry investment being a major factor [2] - Investment in the real estate sector dropped by 14.7%, significantly impacting overall investment growth [2] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7% year-on-year, indicating structural optimization, with high-tech manufacturing investment increasing rapidly [3] Consumption Dynamics - Service consumption is becoming a key driver of consumer growth, with manufacturing upgrades leading to increased demand for productive services [3] - There is a notable investment opportunity in the tertiary sector, which contrasts with the rising demand in the service industry [3] - The need for policy guidance and investment support in both living and productive service sectors is emphasized to foster high-quality economic development [3]