1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The CPI showed a slight improvement in September 2025, with limited improvement in both year - on - year and month - on - month growth rates. The core CPI's year - on - year increase has been expanding for five consecutive months. The PPI's month - on - month growth rate remained flat for two consecutive months, and the processing industry's prices decreased month - on - month. The PPI's year - on - year growth rate may be at the bottom and on the rise, but there is obvious structural differentiation [2][7]. - Regarding interest - rate bonds, since August 2025, the yield curve of treasury bonds has steepened, with short - term yields being stable and long - term yields rising significantly. The current bond market should be viewed more optimistically, and the duration selection can be from short to long, maintaining the view that the fluctuation center of the 10Y treasury bond yield is 1.7%. For convertible bonds, although they are relatively high - quality assets in the long run, they are currently in a high - level valuation compression stage and require more attention to structure [3][19][28]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Event - On October 15, 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics released the CPI and PPI data for September 2025. The CPI decreased by 0.3% year - on - year (previous value: - 0.4%), the core CPI increased by 1.0% year - on - year (previous value: 0.9%), and the PPI decreased by 2.3% year - on - year (previous value: - 2.9%) [1][6]. 3.2 Comment 3.2.1 CPI - In September 2025, the CPI's year - on - year and month - on - month growth rates improved to some extent compared with the previous month, but the improvement was limited. The month - on - month growth rate was within the seasonal fluctuation range [7]. - Structurally, food prices improved month - on - month (with a month - on - month growth rate of 0.7%, up from 0.5% last month), energy and service prices decreased month - on - month (energy prices decreased by 0.8% month - on - month, and service prices decreased by 0.3% month - on - month), and the core CPI's year - on - year increase continued to expand [8]. 3.2.2 PPI - In September 2025, the PPI's year - on - year decline narrowed, and the month - on - month growth rate remained flat for two consecutive months. Among the production materials, the year - on - year decline of the mining, raw materials, and processing industries all narrowed, but the processing industry's prices decreased month - on - month [13][14]. - Looking forward, with the continuous implementation of the "anti - involution" policy, the PPI's year - on - year growth rate may be at the bottom and on the rise, but there is obvious structural differentiation, and the price increase of upstream mining has not been effectively transmitted to the mid - and downstream industrial products [17]. 3.3 Bond Market Viewpoint 3.3.1 Interest - rate Bonds - Since August 2025, the yield of treasury bonds has shown obvious differentiation, with short - term yields being stable and long - term yields rising significantly. Since the end of September, the yield spread between 10Y and 1Y treasury bonds has narrowed, while the spread between 30Y and 10Y treasury bonds has widened. Currently, the capital market is relatively loose, and the bond market should be viewed more optimistically, with the duration selection from short to long, and the fluctuation center of the 10Y treasury bond yield is maintained at 1.7% [19][22]. 3.3.2 Convertible Bonds - As of October 14, 2025, the CSI Convertible Bond Index had a return of + 15.7% since the beginning of the year. Currently, the valuation quantiles of convertible bonds are close to or exceed historical highs, so an oscillatory pattern is inevitable. In the long run, convertible bonds are relatively high - quality assets, but at present, more attention should be paid to the structure [28].

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In September, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% month-on-month and decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with the core CPI (excluding food and energy) rising by 1% year-on-year, marking the first return to this level in 19 months [1][4] - The year-on-year decline in CPI was primarily due to a "tail effect," with food prices dropping by 4.4%, significantly impacting the overall CPI [4][5] - The increase in core CPI is attributed to the effects of consumption promotion policies and rising prices in appliances and mobile phones, which offset the decline in food prices [4][5] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat month-on-month in September, with a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, a reduction in the decline by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [6][7] - The flat PPI reflects weak domestic demand despite stable international oil prices and rising copper prices, with certain export-heavy industries facing price pressures [6][7] - Future PPI trends are expected to remain flat in October, with a year-on-year decline projected to be around 2.2%, indicating challenges in turning positive by year-end [6][7]

Group 1: Core CPI and Price Trends - The core CPI increased by 1% year-on-year in September, marking the first return to this level in 19 months and the fifth consecutive month of growth [1] - The overall CPI rose by 0.1% month-on-month, with food prices contributing significantly to this increase, particularly fresh vegetables, eggs, and meat [1] - Seasonal factors and holiday demand have driven up prices in certain categories, such as vegetables, which saw a price increase from 2.58 yuan/kg in August to 3.32 yuan/kg in September [1] Group 2: PPI and Market Dynamics - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in September, but the decline was less severe than in previous months, indicating a positive trend [3] - The reduction in PPI decline is attributed to improved macroeconomic policies and the ongoing development of a unified national market [3] - Certain industries, such as coal processing and black metal smelting, have shown signs of price stabilization, with coal processing prices rising by 3.8% month-on-month [3] Group 3: New Economic Drivers and Consumption Upgrades - Emerging industries are thriving, with new consumption patterns and business models contributing to positive price changes [4] - The manufacturing sector is experiencing a shift towards high-end, intelligent, and green development, leading to increased market demand and price growth in specific sectors, such as aircraft manufacturing [4] - Consumer demand is transitioning from quantity to quality, with significant price increases in sectors like arts and crafts, sports equipment, and nutritional foods [5]

Inflation Data Summary - September CPI decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, lower than the market expectation of -0.1% and previous value of -0.4%[2] - Month-on-month CPI growth was 0.1%, compared to 0% in the previous month[2] - September PPI recorded a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, an improvement from -2.9% previously and above the expected -2.4%[5] Price Movement Insights - Food prices increased by 0.7% month-on-month, contributing approximately 0.13 percentage points to the CPI increase[3] - Year-on-year, food prices fell by 4.4%, impacting CPI by about 0.83 percentage points[3] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first return to 1% growth in 19 months[4] Market Outlook - The fourth quarter's asset performance will largely depend on risk appetite, with a potential shift from technology growth stocks to low-volatility dividend stocks[1] - A gradual decline in risk appetite is anticipated post-APEC, particularly after November[1] - Bond yields are expected to decrease in Q4 due to weakening fundamentals and potential monetary easing[1]

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent trends in China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), highlighting a decrease in CPI and a narrowing decline in PPI, indicating potential economic recovery and price stabilization [1][10]. CPI Analysis - In September, the national CPI decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with urban areas down 0.2% and rural areas down 0.5% [4][6]. - Food prices fell by 4.4%, while non-food prices increased by 0.7%, contributing to the overall CPI decline [4][7]. - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0%, marking the first return to this level in 19 months and indicating a continuous expansion for five consecutive months [7][9]. - The month-on-month CPI increased by 0.1%, with urban prices stable and rural prices rising by 0.2% [8][10]. PPI Analysis - The PPI for September showed a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, but the rate of decline narrowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [10][12]. - The industrial producer purchase price index decreased by 3.1% year-on-year, with a month-on-month increase of 0.1% [10][12]. - The decline in PPI is attributed to a low comparison base from the previous year and the positive effects of macroeconomic policies [12][13]. Sector-Specific Insights - Certain industries, such as coal processing and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing, experienced a reduction in price decline, contributing to the overall narrowing of PPI [13]. - The modernization of the industrial system and the release of consumer potential have led to price increases in sectors like aircraft manufacturing and electronic materials [13]. - The article anticipates that the PPI decline will first widen and then narrow in 2025, influenced by ongoing market competition improvements [14].

Group 1 - The People's Bank of China announced a reverse repurchase operation of 600 billion yuan to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a term of six months [1] - In September, China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to August [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose by 1.0% year-on-year in September, marking the fifth consecutive month of increase and the first return to 1% in nearly 19 months [1] Group 2 - In the first eight months of the year, China's manufacturing sector benefited from tax reductions and refunds amounting to nearly 1.3 trillion yuan [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the pressure on the household sector due to declining housing prices, despite improvements in government and corporate balance sheets supported by debt reduction policies and related industry support [1][2][3] - The September CPI showed a year-on-year decline of 0.3%, with food prices being a significant factor, as they dropped by 4.4%, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.83 percentage points [2][4] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first return to above 1% growth in 19 months, indicating a potential shift in consumer price trends [2][3] Group 2 - The article discusses the contrasting trends in food and gold prices, with food prices experiencing negative growth since July, while gold prices surged, with gold jewelry and platinum jewelry prices rising by 42.1% and 33.6% respectively in September [4][5] - The report from Nomura China indicates that the CPI remains negative, but the decline has slightly narrowed, driven by rising gold prices, while the service sector continues to be a drag on overall consumption [5][6] - To stimulate market demand, experts suggest enhancing stock market performance and improving social security levels to boost consumer confidence and increase household income [7][8]

Economic Indicators - In September, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, a slight improvement from the previous month's decline of 0.4% [1] - The average CPI for January to September showed a decrease of 0.1% compared to the same period last year [1] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first time in 19 months that it returned to above 1% [1] Food Prices - Food prices fell by 4.4% year-on-year in September, contributing approximately 0.83 percentage points to the CPI decline [1] - Cumulative food price change for the first nine months was -1.8%, while non-food items saw a slight increase of 0.2% [2] - Significant declines in specific food items included pork (-17.0%), fresh vegetables (-13.7%), eggs (-13.5%), and fresh fruits (-4.2%) in September [2] Gold Prices - In contrast, gold prices surged, with gold jewelry and platinum jewelry prices rising by 42.1% and 33.6% year-on-year, respectively [3] - International gold prices increased from approximately $3,500 per ounce at the beginning of September to nearly $3,800 per ounce by the end of the month [3] - Gold investment demand remained strong, with sales of gold bars and coins experiencing a 44% year-on-year increase in the second quarter [3][4] Market Demand and Economic Policy - The low CPI indicates a persistent issue of oversupply in the macroeconomic landscape, necessitating increased counter-cyclical policy measures [2][5] - The government aims for a CPI growth target of around 2% for the year, the lowest since 2004 [5] - To stimulate market demand, experts suggest enhancing stock market performance and improving social security levels to boost consumer confidence [5][6]

事件 ：10月15日，国家统计局公布9月通胀数据，CPI同比-0.3%、前值-0.4%、市场预期-0.1%、环比 0.1%；PPI同比-2.3%、前值-2.9%、市场预期-2.4%、环比0%。 核心观点：大宗涨价提振上游PPI，黄金与家电价格走高对中下游CPI也有较大拉动。 线索一：9月PPI改善，主因大宗价格延续上涨，但主要是受反内卷影响较小的铜价大幅上涨。 9月PPI环 比0%。从影响因素看，国内大宗商品中，9月以来铜价再度出现回涨（环比2.1%），对应有色采选、有 色压延业CPI环比分别2.5%、1.2%，拉动PPI环比0.1%，为主要贡献项。煤价也继续上涨，对应煤价拉动 PPI环比0.1%。但中下游产能利用率偏低导致中下游价格无法充分反映上游涨价传导，测算该因素拖累 PPI环比-0.1%。 线索二：整体CPI偏低主因食品价格拖累，核心CPI涨幅仍在扩大，结构上黄金价格的拉动作用持续增 强。 9月CPI环比0.1%，不及2017年来均值（0.4%）；其中核心CPI同比上行至1.1%，结构上源于核心商 品CPI（同比+0.5pct至1.4%）。其中金价对核心商品CPI提振较强，金饰品和铂金饰品价格同比分别 ...

CPI Analysis - In September 2025, the CPI year-on-year decreased by 0.3%, a slight improvement from the previous month's -0.4% and better than the market expectation of -0.1%[2] - The core CPI rose to 1.0% year-on-year, up from 0.9% in the previous month, driven by increases in prices of gold and durable goods[3] - Food prices continued to decline, with a year-on-year decrease of 4.4%, primarily due to falling pork prices, which dropped by 0.7% month-on-month[4] PPI Analysis - The PPI year-on-year decline narrowed to 2.3% in September from 2.9% in August, slightly better than the market expectation of -2.4%[2] - The PPI remained stable month-on-month at 0% for two consecutive months, indicating a stabilization after previous declines[6] - Key sectors such as coal, steel, and photovoltaic industries showed price stabilization, contributing to the reduced PPI decline[6] Future Outlook - CPI is expected to turn positive in the fourth quarter as the impact of last year's high base fades and food price pressures diminish[8] - The PPI is anticipated to continue its upward trend, but the improvement may be limited due to weakening demand and ongoing international oil price declines[8] - The seasonal demand for pork may support prices, potentially leading to a price turning point by mid-next year if breeding stock continues to decrease[8]