Hot News - The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee started in Beijing on the morning of October 20, 2025. General Secretary Xi Jinping delivered a work report on behalf of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and explained the "Proposal of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Formulating the 15th Five - Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (Discussion Draft)" to the plenary session [2] - China and the United States are about to return to the negotiation table. US President Trump said that the US would list rare earths, fentanyl, and soybeans as the three major issues to raise with China. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded that China's stance on handling China - US economic and trade issues is consistent and clear. Tariff wars and trade wars do not serve the interests of either side, and both sides should resolve relevant issues through consultations on the basis of equality, respect, and reciprocity [2] - The National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that China's GDP grew by 5.2% year - on - year in the first three quarters. Specifically, it grew by 5.4% in the first quarter, 5.2% in the second quarter, and 4.8% in the third quarter. In September, the added value of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 6.5% year - on - year, and the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3%. In the first three quarters, the national fixed - asset investment decreased by 0.5% year - on - year, and increased by 3% after excluding real estate development investment; the per capita disposable income of residents was 32,509 yuan, with a real increase of 5.2% after deducting price factors [2] - The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange plans to revise the "Detailed Rules for Urea Futures Business of the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange" by adding large - granular urea as an alternative delivery product for small - and medium - granular urea. At the same time, the premium and discount and applicable regions of all alternative delivery products will be announced externally [2] - The Dalian Commodity Exchange announced that the monthly average price futures of linear low - density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polypropylene will be listed for trading starting at 21:00 on October 28, 2025, and will be included in the scope of tradable products for qualified overseas investors [3] Key Focus - The key commodities to focus on are urea, Shanghai copper, live pigs, plastics, and asphalt [4] Holiday Overseas Performance Plate Performance - The night - session price changes of major commodity futures contracts and the position - increasing ratios are presented. Different commodity sectors have different price change rates, such as non - metallic building materials with a 2.96% increase, precious metals with a 30.84% increase, oilseeds and fats with a 10.19% increase, etc. [4] Plate Positions - The changes in the positions of commodity futures plates in the past five days are shown, including Wind agricultural and sideline products, Wind grains, Wind chemical industry, etc. [5] Performance of Major Asset Classes | Category | Name | Daily Return (%) | Monthly Return (%) | Year - to - Date Return (%) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Equity | Shanghai Composite Index | 0.63 | - 0.49 | 15.28 | | | SSE 50 | 0.24 | - 0.47 | 10.81 | | | CSI 300 | 0.53 | - 2.21 | 15.33 | | | CSI 500 | 0.76 | - 4.62 | 23.47 | | | S&P 500 | 1.07 | 0.70 | 14.51 | | | Hang Seng Index | 2.42 | - 3.71 | 28.91 | | | German DAX | 1.80 | 1.58 | 21.85 | | | Nikkei 225 | 3.37 | 9.46 | 23.29 | | | FTSE 100 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 15.06 | | Fixed - Income | 10 - Year Treasury Bond Futures | - 0.14 | 0.25 | - 0.75 | | | 5 - Year Treasury Bond Futures | - 0.11 | 0.02 | - 0.83 | | | 2 - Year Treasury Bond Futures | - 0.04 | - 0.04 | - 0.62 | | Commodity | CRB Commodity Index | 1.07 | - 1.37 | - 0.08 | | | WTI Crude Oil | - 0.09 | - 8.00 | - 20.06 | | | London Spot Gold | 0.00 | 10.20 | 62.01 | | | LME Copper | 1.02 | 4.05 | 21.99 | | | Wind Commodity Index | - 3.81 | 3.65 | 34.82 | | Other | US Dollar Index | 0.07 | 0.82 | - 9.09 | | | CBOE Volatility Index | 0.00 | 27.64 | 19.77 | [6] Main Commodity Trends - Multiple charts show the trends of major commodities, including the Baltic Dry Index (BDI), CRB spot index, WTI crude oil, London spot gold, London spot silver, LME 3 - month copper, etc., as well as the risk premiums of relevant stock indexes [7]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the weakening of domestic demand and the need for increased policy support as the economy faces growing pressure, with GDP growth falling below 5% for the third quarter [2][3][4]. Economic Performance - In Q3, GDP grew by 4.8% year-on-year, a decline of 0.4 percentage points from Q2, indicating increased economic growth pressure [4][5]. - The contribution of capital formation to GDP growth has decreased, while consumption and net exports have increased their contributions [5][6]. - Investment growth has continued to decline, with fixed asset investment showing a cumulative year-on-year decrease of 0.5% for the first nine months [6][7]. Sector Analysis - Industrial production in September saw a year-on-year increase of 6.5%, supported by external demand, while fixed asset investment has turned negative due to a significant drop in construction and installation projects [6][7]. - The real estate sector continues to show weakness, with new housing sales down by 10.5% year-on-year in September, and development investment declining further [8][26][27]. - Retail sales growth slowed to 3.0% in September, influenced by the tapering of the "old-for-new" policy and a higher base from the previous year [8][29]. Investment Outlook - The article suggests that to achieve the annual GDP growth target of around 5%, there may be a need for more robust growth-stabilizing policies in the coming months [4][5]. - The manufacturing sector's investment growth has declined but remains better than that of real estate and infrastructure, supported by export resilience and policy backing [6][7]. - The financial sector is expected to benefit from higher market activity, with non-financial sectors like gold and technology hardware anticipated to be structural highlights [9][11].

国家统计局新闻发言人表示，三季度GDP增速回落是多种因素共同作用的结果。尽管经济增速有所回 落，但经济稳中有进发展态势没有变。实现全年预期目标（5%左右）有基础有支撑，但也需要付出艰 苦努力。 二是生产继续强于需求。9月工业增加值同比增长6.5%，与9月中国出口增速8.3%相呼应，其中高技术 制造业同比增长10.3%。9月服务业生产指数同比增长5.6%，其中信息传输、软件和信息技术服务业同 比增长12.8%，体现出产业转型升级对经济的支撑力度。 供需分化的"温差"也在价格中有所体现。三季度GDP平减指数为-1.1%，相比二季度的-1.3%略有收窄， 还需要通过改革发力、政策给力来着力缩小"温差"。尽管四季度受高基数影响，经济增速或许会面临一 定挑战，但通过政策发力，相信全年能够顺利实现5%的增长目标。 一方面，消费和出口的韧性仍强。四季度社零增速或在高基数等因素的影响下，有所放缓。但值得关注 的是，目前政策正在加大对服务消费的支持力度，且服务消费的韧性更强，预计最终消费对GDP的支撑 或有望维持一定韧性。今年9月，商务部等9部门印发《关于扩大服务消费的若干政策措施》，提出培育 服务消费促进平台、丰富高品质服务 ...

Economic Growth Overview - China's GDP growth in Q3 2023 was 4.8%, marking the slowest growth rate of the year [1] - Economic growth has shown a quarterly decline: Q1 at 5.4%, Q2 at 5.2%, and Q3 at 4.8% [3] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2023, a rare negative growth [3] - Real estate investment saw a significant decline of 13.9%, which was the largest factor dragging down overall investment [3] - Excluding real estate, national project investment maintained a positive growth of 3.0% [6] Sector Performance - Industrial investment grew by 6.4%, with significant increases in the "electricity, heat, gas, and water production and supply" sector at 15.3% [6] - Manufacturing investment increased by 4.0%, with consumer goods manufacturing up by 6.3% and equipment manufacturing up by 1.6% [6] - Infrastructure investment grew by 1.1%, with notable increases in water transport (12.8%) and internet services (20.6%) [6] Private Investment Challenges - Private fixed asset investment fell by 3.1%, significantly more than the overall investment decline [7] - Barriers to market entry and high thresholds in project bidding limit private enterprise participation [7] - Financing difficulties persist for private enterprises, with high costs and limited loan availability [7] Regional Investment Disparities - Investment in eastern regions decreased by 4.5%, while central and western regions saw growth of 1.5% each [9] - Northeast regions experienced an 8.4% decline in investment, highlighting significant regional disparities [9] Policy Recommendations - Targeted measures are needed to stimulate private investment, including expanding investment opportunities in new sectors [10] - Clear industry entry standards and specific project lists in emerging fields will be developed to attract private capital [10] - Strengthening the implementation of bidding regulations and enhancing financing support systems are crucial [10] Future Outlook - Investment growth in high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and digital economy sectors is paving the way for high-quality economic development [12] - The implementation of policies aimed at invigorating private investment is expected to lead to healthier and more sustainable economic growth [12]

Core Insights - Azerbaijan's fixed asset investment totaled 130.5 billion manats (76.8 billion USD) from January to September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1% [1] Investment Breakdown - Investment in the oil and gas sector decreased by 11.5%, while investment in the non-oil and gas sector increased by 7% [1] - Of the total investment, 66.5 billion manats (38.8 billion USD) was allocated to production, accounting for 51% of the total; 43 billion manats (25.3 billion USD) was directed towards the service sector, making up 32.9%; and 21 billion manats (12.4 billion USD) was invested in residential construction, representing 16.1% [1] Domestic Investment - Domestic investments constituted 77.1% of the fixed capital investment [1]

Economic Growth - In Q3 2025, GDP grew by 4.8% year-on-year, indicating a weakening economic growth momentum[2] - For the first three quarters of 2025, GDP reached 101.50 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.2%[4] Fixed Asset Investment - National fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) declined by 0.5% year-on-year, marking the first negative growth since August 2020[5] - Real estate development investment fell by 13.9% year-on-year in the first three quarters, significantly impacting overall investment performance[5] Infrastructure and Manufacturing Investment - Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) grew by only 1.1% year-on-year, constrained by local debt restrictions[5] - Manufacturing investment increased by 4.0% year-on-year, with high-tech manufacturing remaining a bright spot[5] Consumer Spending - Total retail sales of consumer goods reached 36.59 trillion yuan, growing by 4.5% year-on-year, but September's growth slowed to 3.0%[6] - Consumer confidence remains low, with underlying issues such as weak income expectations persisting[6] Economic Outlook - The economic outlook for Q4 remains pressured by external uncertainties and a lack of internal demand[4] - Upcoming policy guidance from the 20th Central Committee and potential US-China talks are critical for future economic direction[2]

Economic Growth and Structure - The core of macroeconomic policy for Q4 focuses on structure rather than total volume, emphasizing the effective use of existing policies [1][10] - In Q3, GDP grew by 4.8% year-on-year, with a cumulative growth of 5.2% for the first three quarters, indicating a solid foundation for achieving the annual growth target [7][10] - Fixed asset investment decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters, reflecting a shift from investment-driven growth to innovation and technology-driven growth [7][8] Investment and Consumption - New social financing in September was 3.53 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 229.7 billion yuan, indicating a need for investment and consumption to be boosted [2][4] - The corporate sector saw new loans of 1.22 trillion yuan in September, with a year-on-year decrease of 50 billion yuan, highlighting a decline in investment willingness [3][4] - Consumer loan growth remains weak, with short-term loans decreasing significantly, suggesting a need for improved consumer sentiment and housing market expectations [2][4] Trade and External Factors - External trade showed resilience, with exports growing by 6.1% year-on-year in the first three quarters, despite global economic uncertainties [9] - Factors contributing to the strong export performance include preemptive actions by foreign trade companies and growth in sectors like new energy vehicles and solar energy [9] Price Trends and Market Dynamics - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.3% year-on-year in September, while core CPI rose by 1%, indicating a mixed inflationary environment [5][6] - The rise in core CPI is driven by increased prices of precious metals and consumer goods, reflecting changes in market dynamics and consumer behavior [5][6]

Economic Overview - The GDP for the first three quarters reached 10,150.36 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.2% at constant prices, indicating a stable economic growth rate in Q3 and a likelihood of achieving the annual growth target [1][5] - The overall economic environment shows a structural impact from changes in supply and demand, with a need for objective recognition of slowing investment growth and the necessity to boost consumption [1][5] Financial Data - In September, new social financing amounted to 3.53 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 229.7 billion yuan, reflecting a slight decline in the growth rate of RMB loans [1][2] - New RMB loans in September were 1.29 trillion yuan, down 300 billion yuan year-on-year, primarily due to weak consumer sentiment and a slowdown in corporate investment expansion [1][2] Household Sector - In September, short-term loans for households increased by 142.1 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 127.9 billion yuan, while medium to long-term loans rose by 250 billion yuan, showing a slight year-on-year increase [2] - The implementation of the personal consumption loan subsidy scheme introduced in August is still pending, and its stimulating effect on short-term loans requires time to materialize [2] Corporate Sector - In September, corporate sector loans totaled 1.22 trillion yuan, with short-term loans at 710 billion yuan and medium to long-term loans at 910 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 50 billion yuan [2] - The investment willingness of enterprises remains subdued, with insufficient new orders impacting investment expansion [2][6] Government Sector - In September, net financing from government bonds was 1.1886 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 347.1 billion yuan, indicating a slowdown in bond issuance compared to the previous high base [2] - The focus of macroeconomic policy is on structural adjustments rather than total volume, emphasizing the effective use of existing policies [2][8] Inflation and Prices - In September, the CPI decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while the core CPI increased by 1%, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth in core CPI [3][4] - The rise in core CPI is driven by increased prices in categories such as old-for-new exchanges and gold jewelry [3][4] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in the first three quarters, with infrastructure investment growing by 1.1% and manufacturing investment increasing by 4% [5][6] - The shift from investment-driven growth to innovation-driven growth is evident, with funds moving towards new technologies and industries [5][6] Consumption Patterns - Consumer spending showed signs of slowing down in Q3, with retail sales growth decelerating compared to earlier in the year [7] - The effectiveness of fiscal policies aimed at boosting personal consumption loans and the financial market's ability to enhance residents' income will be crucial for future consumption growth [7] Foreign Trade - Exports increased by 6.1% year-on-year in the first three quarters, with a notable 8.3% growth in September, demonstrating resilience in foreign trade despite global uncertainties [7] - Factors contributing to export resilience include preemptive actions by foreign trade enterprises and strong growth in sectors like new energy vehicles and solar products [7] Future Outlook - The completion of the annual growth target is highly probable, with Q4 expected to focus on stability and effective use of existing policies [8] - Increased fiscal spending towards the end of the year is anticipated to support necessary growth rates, while monetary policy will concentrate on structural tools [8]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints - The economic growth rate in Q3 2025 met expectations, but due to the high base caused by policy stimulus in Q4 2024, the growth rate in Q4 2025 may be the lowest of the year. China is expected to achieve an annual economic growth target of around 5% in 2025 [4][22][24]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs GDP - In Q3 2025, China's GDP grew 4.8% year-on-year, in line with market expectations. The Q1 and Q2 growth rates were 5.4% and 5.2% respectively. The Q3 GDP grew 1.1% quarter-on-quarter. The cumulative GDP growth in the first three quarters was 5.2% year-on-year [1][5]. Investment - From January to September, national fixed - asset investment decreased 0.5% year-on-year, against a market expectation of flat growth. In September, fixed - asset investment decreased 0.07% month-on-month, showing an eight - month consecutive decline [2][8]. - From January to September, infrastructure investment (broad sense) grew 3.3% year-on-year, while narrow - sense infrastructure investment grew 1.1% year-on-year. Manufacturing investment grew 4.0% year-on-year, and real estate development investment decreased 13.9% year-on-year [2][8]. - In September, manufacturing investment decreased 1.9% year-on-year, and narrow - sense infrastructure investment decreased 4.6% year-on-year [8]. Real Estate - From January to September, the sales area of new commercial housing decreased 5.5% year-on-year, and the sales volume decreased 7.9% year-on-year. In September, the sales of new commercial housing declined at an accelerated pace [11]. - In September, the prices of second - hand residential properties in 70 large and medium - sized cities continued to decline. The prices in first - tier cities decreased 1.0% month-on-month, and the declines in second - and third - tier cities widened [11]. - In September, the funds available to real estate development enterprises decreased 11.0% year-on-year. The new construction area decreased 15.0% year-on-year, and the completed area increased 0.39% year-on-year [12]. Industry - In September, the added value of large - scale industrial enterprises grew 6.5% year-on-year, exceeding market expectations. The product sales rate was 96.7%, up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year but 2.1 percentage points lower than in September 2019 [3][13]. - In Q3 2025, the capacity utilization rate of large - scale industrial enterprises was 74.6%, the lowest in the same period since 2017, down 0.5 percentage points year-on-year [14]. Foreign Trade - In September, China's exports denominated in US dollars grew 8.3% year-on-year, exceeding expectations. The overall export growth in the first nine months was 6.1%, higher than the same period last year, thanks to export diversification. However, the export growth rate is likely to decline in Q4 due to the high base in Q4 last year [3][15][16]. Consumption - In September, the total retail sales of consumer goods grew 3.0% year-on-year, slightly lower than market expectations. The growth rate of consumer goods sales by限额以上 units in some categories slowed down, mainly due to high base effects and subsidy reductions [4][18]. Employment - In September, the national urban survey unemployment rate was 5.2%, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month and up 0.1 percentage point from the same month last year [4][21]. Policy and Outlook - The central government has allocated 500 billion yuan from the local government debt balance limit to local governments to support debt resolution and project construction. About 500 billion yuan of new policy - based financial instruments may be issued in Q4 [4][22][24]. - The suspension of 24% ad - valorem tariffs between China and the US is likely to be extended after November 10 [4][24].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is currently neutral, indicating that the industry is expected to perform in line with the overall market [22]. Core Insights - The fixed asset investment and manufacturing investment growth rates have continued to decline, with a cumulative year-on-year decrease of 0.5% for fixed asset investment from January to September 2025, and a 4.0% year-on-year increase in manufacturing investment, which is a decline of 1.1 percentage points compared to the previous month [3][4]. - Infrastructure investment is under pressure, with a year-on-year growth of 3.3% for total infrastructure investment and 1.1% for infrastructure investment excluding electricity, both showing a decline in growth rates compared to the previous month [4]. - Real estate investment remains low, with a year-on-year decrease of 13.9% from January to September 2025, and construction starts down by 18.9% [10]. Summary by Sections Economic Overview - The GDP growth for the first three quarters of 2025 is reported at 5.2%, with quarterly growth rates of 5.4%, 5.2%, and 4.8% respectively [3]. Infrastructure Investment - Infrastructure investment growth is under pressure, with specific sectors like transportation, water conservancy, and public utilities showing varying degrees of decline [4]. - Eastern regions experienced a year-on-year investment decline of 4.5%, while central and western regions saw a slight increase of 1.5% [4]. Real Estate Investment - Real estate investment has shown a significant decline, with expectations of a slow recovery due to challenges in supply and inventory replenishment [10]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests that the overall industry is weak, but regional investments may gain traction with the implementation of national strategic layouts. Recommended companies include China Chemical, China Energy Construction, China Railway, and China Railway Construction among others [14].