Core Viewpoints - The PMI for November shows limited recovery, primarily influenced by high inventory levels and the fading effects of holidays [2][4][88] - In the manufacturing sector, the PMI increased slightly to 49.2%, reflecting weak overall performance despite a low base [2][10][44] - The production index remains weak, with only a minor increase to the threshold line of 50%, indicating ongoing production challenges [2][10][19] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI rose by 0.2 percentage points to 49.2%, with production and new orders indices showing slight improvements of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points, respectively [5][44][89] - High inventory levels from previous months continue to constrain current production, with the finished goods inventory index decreasing to 47.3% [2][19][87] - Key industries such as high-tech manufacturing and consumer goods have seen their PMIs fall into contraction territory, while energy-intensive industries have shown some improvement [3][22][88] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, primarily due to a high base from the previous month and the impact of holiday effects [3][36][59] - Service industries, including retail and hospitality, experienced declines in their PMIs, while sectors like telecommunications and financial services remained in a high growth zone [3][36][88] - The construction sector's PMI improved to 49.6%, with significant increases in new orders and employment indices, indicating a potential recovery in this area [30][36][76] Economic Outlook - The short-term disturbances from high inventory levels are expected to dissipate, and with supportive fiscal policies being implemented, economic growth is anticipated to remain resilient [4][42][88] - The easing of debt-related investment constraints is reflected in the improvements seen in energy-intensive and construction sectors [4][42][88] - Overall, the combination of external demand stability and the rollout of fiscal measures is projected to support economic resilience through the end of the year [4][42][88]

Group 1: PMI Overview - In November, the manufacturing PMI rebounded slightly to 49.2%, remaining below the expansion threshold and lower than Bloomberg's consensus estimate of 49.4%[2] - The new orders index and production index hit their lowest levels since 2013, excluding 2022, indicating insufficient rebound strength[2] - The manufacturing PMI has been below the expansion threshold for eight consecutive months, marking the longest period of contraction historically[7] Group 2: Demand and Production Insights - The rebound in manufacturing PMI was primarily driven by a recovery in export orders, with the new orders index contributing 60% and the production index contributing 37.5% to the overall PMI increase[7] - The new orders index rose to 49.2%, with new export orders increasing by 1.7 percentage points to 47.6%[7] - Despite improvements in demand, the production index only slightly increased to 50.0%, indicating a lack of robust production growth[7] Group 3: Price Trends - The main raw material purchase price index rose to 53.6%, reaching a five-year high for the same period, while the factory price index increased to 48.2%[7] - The rise in raw material prices suggests that the "anti-involution" policy effects may be becoming evident, potentially leading to a rise in PPI month-on-month[7] Group 4: Policy Outlook - The "14th Five-Year Plan" draft emphasizes increasing household consumption rates and public service spending, indicating that consumption may become a key driver of economic growth next year[2] - The necessity for incremental policy measures is expected to be discussed in the upcoming December Politburo and economic work meetings[2]

Group 1: Monetary Policy and Regulations - The People's Bank of China continues to enforce a prohibitive policy on virtual currencies, emphasizing that they do not hold the same legal status as fiat currencies and are considered illegal financial activities [1] - A new regulation has been introduced that eliminates the requirement for individuals to register the source of funds when withdrawing more than 50,000 yuan, allowing banks to assess risk before questioning clients [5] Group 2: Economic Indicators - In November, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was reported at 49.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a modest improvement in economic conditions [2] - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index for November was recorded at 49.5%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting a contraction in the non-manufacturing sector [2] Group 3: Market Trends and Strategies - Major securities firms suggest that the market is experiencing a low-volatility slow bull trend, with a need for significant changes in domestic demand to unlock market potential [9] - Analysts recommend positioning for a potential year-end rally, focusing on sectors such as technology, resources, and consumer services, while also monitoring upcoming policy announcements [10][14] - The market is expected to maintain a cautious optimism ahead of the Central Economic Work Conference, which may set the tone for future economic policies [18]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - In November, although the manufacturing economic activity did not exceed expectations, there were still positive factors. The emerging industries' prosperity rebounded first, the inventory problem caused by supply - demand imbalance was continuously digested, and the price upward trend remained unchanged with a continuous repair expectation for next year. The impact of new policy - based financial instruments on the industry and market was still in the early stages, and the actual work volume needed further verification next year [5]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Demand Drags Production, and De - stocking Exceeds Re - stocking - The drag of previous supply - demand imbalance on production emerged. The production index was weak in the past two months, and the procurement volume was below the critical value for two consecutive months. The "new order index - production index" reached a peak in September [13]. - Manufacturing enterprises have been actively de - stocking for nearly half a year. The inventory growth rate was already at a historically low level, and the downward space was limited. Compared with previous inventory cycles, this cycle had two characteristics: the peak was much lower and the inventory state switched frequently at a low level. The active re - stocking period was short, and the active de - stocking period was long. This was favorable for the bond market [16]. 3.2 Differentiation between Traditional Manufacturing and Emerging Industries - Traditional manufacturing has been in a downturn since April, with PMI below the boom - bust line for 8 consecutive months. However, emerging industries showed improvement since September. The EPMI index of emerging industries was above the boom - bust line for 3 consecutive months, and the BCI index of high - quality private enterprises also rose above the line, with sub - items such as corporate financing environment and investment forward - looking index improving significantly [19]. - The improvement in the prosperity of emerging industries boosted the employment market. The BCI corporate recruitment forward - looking index improved, and the "Internet unemployment benefit search index" decreased. The 500 billion yuan new policy - based financial instruments, fully invested by the end of October, supported over 2,300 projects with a total investment of about 7 trillion yuan, showing a strong pulling effect on emerging industries [19][25]. 3.3 Rare Contraction in Service Industry Prosperity - This month, the non - manufacturing PMI dropped 0.6 points to 49.5, falling below the critical value for the first time excluding public health events. The construction industry was at the bottom, and the service industry was the main drag. The service industry PMI dropped 0.7 points to 49.5, which was a rare contraction. This was related to seasonal factors and the real - estate sales slump [5][26]. - Some industries in the service industry, such as railway transportation, telecommunications, and finance, were in a high - prosperity range, while real - estate and residential services were below the critical point [28][29].

Macro Overview - The manufacturing PMI for November 2025 is at 49.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but still below the expansion threshold for the eighth consecutive month[1] - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a contraction in the service sector[2] Economic Signals - Supply and demand indicators show a rebound, with the production index at 50.0%, indicating a return to the expansion threshold[3] - New export orders index increased by 1.7 percentage points to 47.6%, reflecting a temporary easing in the US-China trade situation, although it remains in contraction territory[4] Price and Inventory Trends - The price indices for raw materials and factory output rose by 1.1 and 0.7 percentage points respectively, suggesting an improvement in overall market prices[5] - Finished goods inventory decreased by 0.8 percentage points, while raw material inventory remained stable, likely due to slight production recovery[5] Employment and Sector Performance - Large enterprises saw a PMI decline of 0.6 percentage points, while small and medium enterprises experienced a rise of 2.0 percentage points, indicating varying levels of economic pressure across company sizes[5] - The service sector PMI fell to 49.5%, influenced by the end of holiday effects, while the construction sector PMI increased to 49.6%[5] Future Outlook - Economic pressures are expected to persist into the fourth quarter, with a focus on upcoming policy meetings in December that will shape 2026 strategies[6] - Short-term policies are anticipated to provide support but may not significantly boost growth, as maintaining a GDP growth rate of 4.4% in Q4 is crucial for achieving the annual target of "keeping growth above 5%"[7]

Core Viewpoints - The PMI for November shows limited recovery, primarily influenced by high inventory levels and the fading effects of holidays [2][4][87] - The manufacturing PMI increased slightly to 49.2%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but remains weak overall [5][88] - The non-manufacturing PMI fell to 49.5%, marking a decline into contraction territory, largely due to a high base from the previous month and the end of holiday effects [3][87] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI reflects a "weak improvement" with production indices underperforming compared to new orders [2][9] - The production index rose only 0.3 percentage points to the neutral line of 50%, indicating continued weakness in overall production [2][9] - New orders index improved by 0.4 percentage points to 49.2%, slightly better than the same period last year [2][9] Inventory and Production Constraints - High inventory levels from previous months are constraining current production, with a notable "stockpiling" phenomenon observed in September [18][86] - The finished goods inventory index decreased to 47.3%, down 0.8 percentage points, suggesting a faster pace of inventory reduction [18][86] - The purchasing volume index increased by 0.5 percentage points to 49.5%, but this recovery is weaker compared to the previous month's decline [18][86] Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sectors also dropped into contraction [21][87] - Conversely, high-energy sectors saw a PMI increase of 1.1 percentage points to 48.4%, indicating some improvement [21][87] - The construction sector's PMI rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, reflecting ongoing expansion in civil engineering activities [29][87] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The service sector PMI decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 49.5%, with declines across various industries including retail, accommodation, and transportation [3][35] - Despite the overall decline, certain sectors like railway transport and financial services maintained high activity levels, with indices above 55% [3][35] - The construction sector's business activity index showed improvement, with expectations for continued growth [29][35] Economic Outlook - The short-term disturbances from high inventory levels are expected to dissipate, and with supportive fiscal policies, economic growth is anticipated to remain resilient [4][41][87] - The easing of debt-related investment constraints is reflected in the improvements seen in high-energy and construction sectors [4][41][87] - Overall, the combination of external demand stability and the implementation of fiscal policies is projected to support economic resilience through the end of the year [4][41][87]

Manufacturing PMI Insights - November Manufacturing PMI increased slightly to 49.2%, up 0.2 percentage points from October's 49%[2] - Production index rose marginally by 0.3 percentage points to 50%, indicating weak production performance[8] - New orders index improved by 0.4 percentage points to 49.2%, slightly better than the same period last year[2] Inventory and Production Constraints - High inventory levels from previous months continue to constrain current production, with finished goods inventory index at 47.3%, down 0.8 percentage points[3] - The purchasing quantity index rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.5%, but this increase is weaker compared to the previous month's decline of 2.6 percentage points[3] Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sectors dropped into contraction territory at 49.8% and 49.4% respectively[3] - High-energy consumption industries saw a PMI increase of 1.1 percentage points to 48.4%, reflecting some improvement in investment dynamics[3] Non-Manufacturing PMI Trends - Non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, down 0.7 percentage points, entering contraction territory primarily due to high base effects and holiday impact[4] - Service sector indices for shopping, accommodation, transportation, and tourism all showed declines, with real estate and residential services below critical levels[4] Economic Outlook - Despite short-term disruptions from high inventory, the economy is expected to maintain resilience due to supportive fiscal policies and sustained external demand[4] - The construction sector's PMI rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, indicating potential for continued improvement in business activity[22]

Group 1: PMI Performance - The national manufacturing PMI for November recorded at 49.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but still 0.9 percentage points below the median of the past five years[3] - The new orders index rose to 49.2%, up 0.4 percentage points from last month, indicating a recovery in demand[5] - The production index reached 50.0%, increasing by 0.3 percentage points, returning to the growth threshold[5] Group 2: Export and Demand Improvement - The new export orders index significantly rebounded to 47.6%, up 1.7 percentage points from last month, reflecting resilience in exports[5] - Tariff reductions from recent US-China trade talks are expected to provide a short-term boost to export demand, similar to previous tariff easing events[4] - The manufacturing purchase price index rose to 53.6%, up 1.1 percentage points, indicating upward pressure on PPI[19] Group 3: Construction and Non-Manufacturing Sector - The construction industry business activity index increased to 49.6%, up 0.5 percentage points, although it remains below the growth threshold[6] - The construction new orders index rose to 46.1%, marking the second highest level this year[6] - The non-manufacturing business activity index fell to 49.5%, down 0.6 percentage points, indicating a decline in service sector activity[25] Group 4: Risks and Economic Outlook - Risks include unexpected changes in fiscal and monetary policy, macroeconomic data, and external factors such as tariffs[7] - Infrastructure investment is anticipated to accelerate in the fourth quarter as a key driver for achieving growth targets[4]

Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI for November 2025 is 49.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but still below the seasonal level[2][5] - New export orders index rose significantly by 1.7 percentage points to 47.6%, driven by the easing of US-China tariffs and improved trade conditions[5][19] - Small enterprise PMI increased by 2.0 percentage points to 49.1%, marking a six-month high, indicating a recovery in the external trade environment[5][12] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, down 0.7 percentage points from the previous month, reflecting a decline in service-related activities post-holiday[2][28] - The construction PMI rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, indicating a low-level recovery in building activities, supported by ongoing infrastructure projects[32][34] Price and Inventory Dynamics - Raw material purchase prices and factory gate prices indices increased to 53.6% and 48.2%, respectively, showing an improvement in the supply-demand relationship[24][25] - The finished goods inventory index fell by 0.8 percentage points to 47.3%, indicating a faster reduction in inventory levels, which may support future price increases[24][27]

Group 1: PMI Overview - The composite PMI fell to 49.7% in November, down 0.3 percentage points from October, marking the first drop below the neutral line since early 2023[1] - The manufacturing PMI slightly rebounded to 49.2%, up 0.2 percentage points, but remains below the neutral line[2] - The services PMI dropped significantly by 0.7 percentage points to 49.5%, contributing to the overall decline in the composite PMI[1] Group 2: Sector Performance - The manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery with new orders rebounding 0.4 percentage points to 49.2%, although still below the neutral line, indicating weak demand[2] - The construction sector's business activity index increased by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, driven by infrastructure-related activities, but remains below the neutral line[4] - The services sector experienced a notable decline, with business activity dropping significantly, reflecting seasonal effects post-holiday[1] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The average composite PMI for October-November was 49.85%, a significant slowdown from the third quarter average of 50.43%[7] - New export orders in manufacturing rebounded sharply by 1.7 percentage points to 47.6%, indicating potential recovery in exports[3] - The manufacturing raw material purchase price index rose by 1.1 percentage points to 53.6%, the highest in 18 months, suggesting rising input costs[3] Group 4: Policy Implications - The likelihood of increased monetary policy support is rising as economic indicators suggest continued slowdown[6] - The market remains skeptical about new supportive policies as the year-end approaches, with expectations for broad monetary easing not high[7] - The bond market's response to central bank bond purchases in November will be a key observation point for future monetary policy expectations[7]