We are of course getting into the heart of earnings season. Black Rockck's Rick Reer, he was with me yesterday on closing bell. He said the setup remains really good.Listen, >> I think there's a couple things at play. One, you've got an economy that's operating at a pretty good level. I mean, you just said printed or we think you're you printed second quarter GDP 38.Third quarter, we think it's running 33. You got an economy that's operating at a pretty good level. And you've got a Fed that's got to bring b ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the economic performance of China in the third quarter of 2025, highlighting a slight decline in GDP growth, a recovery in consumption, and ongoing challenges in manufacturing and infrastructure investment [4][6][12]. Economic Growth - In Q3 2025, China's GDP grew by 4.8% year-on-year, slightly lower than the previous quarter, with nominal GDP growth at 3.7% [6][10]. - The total GDP for Q3 reached 354.5 trillion yuan, with a quarter-on-quarter growth of 1.1% [6][10]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, GDP growth was 5.2%, exceeding the annual target of 5% [6][12]. Consumption Trends - Overall consumption growth was slightly below expectations, with retail sales increasing by 3.0% in September, down from 3.4% [16][24]. - The retail sector showed structural differentiation, with categories like communication equipment and furniture experiencing significant growth, while home appliances and cultural products saw declines [20][24]. - Consumer spending growth lagged behind income growth, indicating a weak recovery in consumer confidence [24]. Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment for the first three quarters of 2025 totaled 371.5 trillion yuan, down 0.5% year-on-year, with infrastructure investment growing by only 1.1% [29][44]. - Manufacturing investment saw a significant decline, with a 1.1 percentage point drop to 4% year-on-year, marking six consecutive months of decline [33][34]. - Real estate investment dropped by 13.9%, with new housing sales down 5.5% in the first nine months [50][60]. Industrial Production - Industrial value-added saw a substantial rebound in September, growing by 6.5% year-on-year, driven by seasonal production increases and strong export performance [63][69]. - The "golden September and silver October" period contributed to this growth, alongside policies aimed at boosting domestic demand [69][70]. Employment Situation - The urban unemployment rate averaged 5.2% in the first three quarters, with a slight decrease in September [75][76]. - Youth unemployment remains a concern, with rates for individuals aged 18-24 reaching 18.9%, indicating ongoing pressures in the job market [77].

Group 1 - The US dollar index showed a slight rebound, maintaining a range-bound movement around 98.50 [1] - The British pound to US dollar exchange rate declined, currently trading at approximately 1.3385 [1] - The euro to Japanese yen exchange rate recently broke the 176.00 mark, currently reported at 176.01, with a daily increase of 0.31% [1] - The US dollar to Japanese yen exchange rate also surpassed the 151.00 level, currently at 151.01, with a daily increase of 0.19% [1] Group 2 - China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year in the first three quarters [2] - The Ministry of Finance decided to conduct market support operations for government bonds in October 2025 [2] - The new loan market quotation rate (LPR) remained unchanged, with both the one-year and five-year LPR staying the same [2] - The US identified rare earths, fentanyl, and soybeans as key issues in US-China trade negotiations, to which the Chinese Foreign Ministry responded [2] - In September, new residential sales prices in first-tier cities decreased by 0.3% month-on-month [2] - The Dalian Commodity Exchange plans to expand the range of tradable products for qualified foreign institutional investors and renminbi qualified foreign institutional investors [2] Group 3 - The US dollar index strengthened for the third consecutive day, trading around 98.75, close to the daily high of 98.85 [3] - The euro to US dollar pair is targeting the October peak of 1.1778, supported by the high of 1.1918 from September [3] - The British pound to US dollar pair has broken above the 100-period simple moving average, indicating bullish momentum [3] - The US dollar to Japanese yen pair's recent low was 150.47, with key support levels identified [3] Group 4 - Key economic data to watch includes Switzerland's September trade balance and Canada's September CPI [4] - Japan is set to hold a prime ministerial election [4] - The US is expected to announce significant tariff measures against Colombia [4] - The Federal Reserve will hold a payment innovation meeting [4]

Group 1: Report Investment Rating - No information provided about the report industry investment rating Group 2: Core View - On October 20, all the current-month contracts of the four major stock index futures rose. IF increased by 0.5%, IH by 0.3%, IC by 0.73%, and IM by 0.47%. The total trading volume of stock index futures declined on this trading day, indicating a decrease in investors' trading enthusiasm. In terms of positions, the total positions of IF, IH, IC, and IM all decreased [2][3] Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Stock Index Futures Data Tracking - **IF Futures**: The closing prices of IF2511, IF2512, IF2603 rose, while IF2606 fell. The total trading volume decreased by 57144 lots, and the total positions decreased by 8343 lots. The multi - and short - order positions of some contracts decreased, with IF2512 having a multi - order net change of - 8401 and a short - order net change of - 7350 [2][3][6] - **IH Futures**: The closing prices of IH2511, IH2512, IH2603, IH2606 rose. The total trading volume decreased by 36593 lots, and the total positions decreased by 8030 lots. The multi - and short - order positions of some contracts decreased, with IH2512 having a multi - order net change of - 6902 and a short - order net change of - 6989 [2][3][6] - **IC Futures**: The closing prices of IC2511, IC2512, IC2603 rose, while IC2606 fell. The total trading volume decreased by 37567 lots, and the total positions decreased by 3371 lots. The multi - and short - order positions of some contracts decreased, with IC2512 having a multi - order net change of - 7960 and a short - order net change of - 8101 [2][3][6] - **IM Futures**: The closing prices of IM2511, IM2512, IM2603 rose, while IM2606 fell. The total trading volume decreased by 62630 lots, and the total positions decreased by 9885 lots. The multi - and short - order positions of some contracts decreased, with IM2512 having a multi - order net change of - 15080 and a short - order net change of - 16587 [2][3][6] 2. Trend Intensity - The trend intensity of IF and IH is 1, and that of IC and IM is also 1. The trend intensity ranges from - 2 (most bearish) to 2 (most bullish) [8] 3. Important Drivers - The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee started in Beijing on the morning of October 20. Sino - US negotiations are about to resume. The GDP in the first three quarters of China increased by 5.2% year - on - year. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.63%, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.98%, and the ChiNext Index rose 1.98%. A - share trading volume was 1.75 trillion yuan, the lowest since August 8 [9]

Economic Growth - Q3 GDP growth slowed to 4.8% YoY, down from 5.2% in Q2, impacted by a high base effect from last year[1] - Nominal GDP growth in Q3 was 3.7%, further declining from 3.9% in Q2, marking a new low for 2023[1] - Q3 GDP deflator decreased by 1%, a smaller decline compared to the 0.2 percentage points drop in Q2[1] Industrial Production - In September, industrial value-added increased by 6.5% YoY, significantly up from 5.2% in August[2] - Seasonally adjusted MoM growth in industrial production reached 0.64%, the highest since March[2] - Automotive manufacturing value-added surged by 16% YoY, improving by 7.6 percentage points from August[2] Retail and Consumption - Retail sales growth fell to 3% YoY in September, down from 3.4% in August[2] - Consumer confidence index rose to 89.2, continuing an upward trend since Q4 of last year[3] - Per capita disposable income grew by 4.5% YoY, while per capita consumption expenditure increased by 3.4%, both lower than Q2 growth rates[3] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment declined by 7.1% YoY in September, consistent with August's decline[3] - Infrastructure investment dropped by 8%, while real estate development investment fell by 21.3%, widening the decline from the previous month[3] - Cumulative fixed asset investment for the first three quarters showed a 0.5% YoY decrease, indicating negative growth[3] Real Estate Market - In September, the sales area of commercial housing decreased by 10.5% YoY, close to August's decline[3] - New residential prices in 70 large and medium cities fell by 0.4% MoM, a larger drop than in August[3] - Overall, real estate demand remains weak, with sales revenue down by 11.8% YoY[3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Views of the Report - The GDP growth target of "5%" for the whole year is expected to be achieved. In the fourth quarter, "broad credit" will actively contribute, and investment may offset the slowdown in exports. With the injection of 500 billion yuan in policy - based financial instruments in late September and the allocation of 500 billion yuan in remaining quotas by the central government to local areas, investment is expected to recover [4]. - For the bond market, in the fourth quarter, with the implementation of "broad credit" and upcoming Sino - US negotiations, the internal economic momentum may improve marginally compared to the third quarter. The bond market may fluctuate in a narrow range on a new platform due to the intertwining of bullish and bearish factors [4]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Third - Quarter Economic Data Overview: Investment Declines, Consumption Slows, and Exports Shine - **Overall Situation**: The cumulative growth rate of constant - price GDP in the first three quarters is 5.2%. The economy only needs to grow by more than 4.5% in the fourth quarter to achieve the annual target. In terms of rhythm, the GDP in the third quarter increased by 1.1% quarter - on - quarter, higher than that in the second quarter but lower than the same period in 2023 - 2024. In terms of price, the GDP deflator in the third quarter decreased by 1.0% year - on - year, higher than that in the second quarter, and the drag on nominal growth is narrowing [4][8]. - **Structural Features**: Investment weakening is prominent, and consumption also slows down, while exports rise against the trend, becoming a strong support for economic growth. In the third quarter, fixed - asset investment decreased by about 6.5% year - on - year, social retail sales increased by 3.4%, and exports increased by 6.6% [4][9]. - **Fourth - Quarter Outlook**: Consumption base increase may suppress readings, and exports may face marginal weakening pressure. However, with the injection of policy - based financial instruments and the allocation of remaining quotas, investment is expected to repair and offset the decline in exports to some extent [4][11]. 3.2 September Data Interpretation: Production Returns to Strength 3.2.1 Infrastructure: Policy Effects Begin to Appear, and Traditional Infrastructure Improves Marginally - From January to September, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) is +1.1%, and the full - scale infrastructure investment is +3.3%. In September, the year - on - year growth rate of infrastructure investment excluding electricity is - 4.6%, and the full - scale infrastructure is - 8.0%. In late September, the first batch of new policy - based financial instrument funds was injected, and high - frequency indicators improved, indicating an upward trend in infrastructure investment in October [1][20]. 3.2.2 Real Estate: Investment Decline Widens, and Sales Remain Stable - From January to September, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of real estate investment is - 13.9%, and the single - month year - on - year is - 21.3%, a further decline of 1.8 percentage points. The year - on - year decline in residential sales area in September is - 11.4%, an expansion of 1.7 percentage points from the previous month. The "Golden September" market is weaker than last year, and the high - base effect may be more significant in the fourth quarter [1][24]. 3.2.3 Manufacturing Investment: Decline Continues to Widen - In September, manufacturing investment decreased by 1.9% year - on - year, with the decline expanding by 0.6 percentage points. From January to September, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate is +4.0%. The domestic price environment has not recovered, and corporate profit expectations need to be strengthened [2][25]. 3.2.4 Consumption: Weak Month - on - Month Growth and High Base Drag Down Social Retail Sales - In September, social retail sales increased by 3.0% year - on - year, a further decline of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. The month - on - month growth rate after seasonal adjustment turned negative to - 0.18%. Due to the high - base effect of state - subsidized categories last year, the retail growth rate of related categories decreased in September this year, while communication equipment and furniture retail had relatively high growth rates [2][29]. 3.2.5 Industry: Export Pull and Peak Production Season Drive Industrial Growth to Return to Strength - In September, the industrial growth rate increased by 6.5% year - on - year, 1.3 percentage points higher than in August. The month - on - month growth rate after seasonal adjustment is +0.64%. Exports exceeded expectations in September, and the year - on - year growth rate of export delivery value increased to +3.8%, which promoted manufacturing production [2][34].

Economic Growth - The GDP growth for the first three quarters is 5.2%, indicating low urgency for policy intervention[1] - The GDP growth rate for Q3 is 4.8%, a slowdown from 5.2% in Q2[1] - Q4 growth is projected at 4.5-4.6%, sufficient to meet the annual target of 5%[1] Price and Demand Indicators - The nominal GDP growth for Q3 is 3.73%, down 0.21 percentage points from Q2's 3.94%[2] - The GDP deflator index shows a year-on-year rebound of approximately 0.2 percentage points to -1.0%, remaining negative for ten consecutive quarters[2] - Weighted year-on-year growth for industrial and service sectors in September rebounded by 0.5 percentage points to 5.9%[2] Retail and Consumption Trends - Retail sales growth in September is 3.0%, the lowest this year, with a slowdown attributed to last year's high base effects[3] - Per capita consumption expenditure in Q3 increased by 3.4%, down 1.8 percentage points from Q2[3] - The urban consumption rate is 63.4%, slightly lower than 2019, while the rural consumption rate is 84.6%, higher than 2019[4] Investment and Real Estate - Fixed asset investment from January to September decreased by 0.5%, marking the first negative growth since October 2020[5] - Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) saw a reduced decline of 1.2 percentage points to -4.6% in September[5] - Real estate sales in September showed a year-on-year decline of 10.5% in area and 11.8% in value, but the decline in sales value narrowed by 2.2 percentage points[5] Market Outlook - The necessity for policy tightening is reduced as the annual growth target of 5% is likely to be met[6] - Supply-demand imbalances persist, with production indicators growing at 5.7% while demand indicators show a decline of -0.6%[8] - The bond market may experience upward movement as risk appetite stabilizes, with potential monetary easing expected in 2026[8]

Core Viewpoint - China's economy demonstrates strong resilience amid multiple pressures, achieving a GDP of 1,015,036 billion RMB in the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a real growth of 5.2% after adjusting for price changes [1][3][4]. Economic Performance - The nominal GDP increased from 975,357.4 billion RMB in the previous year to 1,015,036 billion RMB, with a net increase of 39,678.6 billion RMB, resulting in a nominal growth rate of 4.1% [3][4]. - The difference between the nominal growth rate and the real growth rate indicates a price level decline of approximately 1.1% compared to 2020, suggesting some "contraction" pressure [3][4]. Future Projections - If the current economic recovery momentum continues, a real economic growth of around 5.1% is expected for the entire year of 2025, with nominal GDP projected to increase by approximately 4% from 2024, reaching between 140 trillion and 141 trillion RMB [4][6]. - The GDP in USD terms for the first three quarters of 2025 is estimated at approximately 141,681.89 billion USD, maintaining China's position as the second-largest economy globally [6][9]. Factors Supporting Growth - Robust macroeconomic policies have provided a solid foundation for stable economic performance, with proactive fiscal policies and prudent monetary policies enhancing market vitality [10]. - The acceleration of new and old kinetic energy conversion, particularly in high-tech industries such as new energy vehicles and artificial intelligence, is driving economic growth [10]. - Continuous release of domestic demand potential and effective investment in infrastructure and green transformation are contributing to economic stability [10]. Challenges Ahead - Despite positive growth indicators, challenges remain, including insufficient effective demand in certain sectors and rising uncertainties in the external environment [11]. - The focus will be on maintaining a stable yet progressive approach to ensure high-quality development and consolidate the positive economic recovery trend [11][12].

GDP Growth Forecasts - Goldman Sachs raised China's 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4.8% from 4.5% [1] - Barclays increased its forecast to 4.8% from 4.5% [1] - Standard Chartered revised its projection upward to 4.9% from 4.8% [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]