Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. Group 2: Core Views of the Report - The steel market is weakly stable and fluctuating, with the total steel inventory returning to destocking, but some varieties still have serious inventory accumulation. The market participants are cautious, and the demand lacks explosive power. It is not recommended to participate in directional speculative trading for now [3]. - The valuation of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese is low, and the cost is supported. The production profit of double - silicon is poor in the short term, and the supply is difficult to increase. The demand for double - silicon is strong due to high - level hot metal. The inventory of ferrosilicon is normal, and the subsequent accumulation pressure is not large. It is recommended to go long on ferrosilicon at low prices [3]. - For coking coal and coke, the steel mills have not responded to the second price increase. The supply of coking coal after the festival has not increased significantly, and the hot metal output remains high. The market is still in a state of shock. It is recommended to wait and see for now [3]. - For iron ore, there is no obvious driving force in the short term. The supply is not significantly affected, and the high - level hot metal may lead to over - supply of steel in the second half of the year. It is recommended to wait and see [3]. Group 3: Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market - On October 21, the closing prices of far - month contracts RB2605, HC2605, I2605, J2605, and JM2605 were 3104.00 yuan/ton, 3236.00 yuan/ton, 749.50 yuan/ton, 1817.50 yuan/ton, and 1250.00 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of - 10.00 yuan/ton, - 9.00 yuan/ton, 0.50 yuan/ton, - 47.00 yuan/ton, and - 47.00 yuan/ton, and the corresponding percentage changes were - 0.32%, - 0.28%, 0.07%, - 2.52%, and - 3.62% [1]. - The closing prices of near - month contracts RB2601, HC2601, I2601, J2601, and JM2601 were 3047.00 yuan/ton, 3219.00 yuan/ton, 769.50 yuan/ton, 1672.00 yuan/ton, and 1177.00 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of - 11.00 yuan/ton, - 10.00 yuan/ton, 1.00 yuan/ton, - 47.00 yuan/ton, and - 42.50 yuan/ton, and the corresponding percentage changes were - 0.36%, - 0.31%, 0.13%, - 2.73%, and - 3.49% [1]. - The cross - month spreads of RB2601 - 2605, HC2601 - 2605, I2601 - 2605, J2601 - 2605, and JM2601 - 2605 on October 21 were - 57.00 yuan/ton, - 17.00 yuan/ton, 20.00 yuan/ton, - 145.50 yuan/ton, and - 73.00 yuan/ton respectively [1]. - The spread/ratio/profit data on October 21: the coil - to - rebar spread was 172.00 yuan/ton, the rebar - to - ore ratio was 3.96, the coal - to - coke ratio was 1.42, the rebar disk profit was - 116.43 yuan/ton, and the coking disk profit was 106.59 yuan/ton [1]. Spot Market - On October 21, the spot prices of Shanghai rebar, Tianjin rebar, Guangzhou rebar, Tangshan billet, and the Platts Index were 3210.00 yuan/ton, 3090.00 yuan/ton, 3230.00 yuan/ton, 2930.00 yuan/ton, and 104.50 respectively, with changes of 0.00 yuan/ton, 0.00 yuan/ton, 0.00 yuan/ton, 10.00 yuan/ton, and - 0.80 [1]. - The spot prices of Shanghai hot - rolled coil, Hangzhou hot - rolled coil, Guangzhou hot - rolled coil, billet - to - product spread, and Rizhao Port PB were 3250.00 yuan/ton, 3300.00 yuan/ton, 3220.00 yuan/ton, 280.00 yuan/ton, and 776.00 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of 0.00 yuan/ton, 0.00 yuan/ton, - 30.00 yuan/ton, - 10.00 yuan/ton, and - 4.00 yuan/ton [1]. - The spot prices of Qingdao Port Super Special Powder, another powder, Ganjimao Coking Concentrate, Qingdao Port Quasi - First - Grade Coke, and Qingdao Port PB were 703.00 yuan/ton, 745.00 yuan/ton, 1310.00 yuan/ton, 1480.00 yuan/ton, and 780.00 yuan/ton respectively, with changes of 0.00 yuan/ton, 0.00 yuan/ton, 50.00 yuan/ton, 0.00 yuan/ton, and 0.00 yuan/ton [1]. - The basis data on October 21: the HC main contract basis was 31.00 yuan/ton, the RB main contract basis was 163.00 yuan/ton, the I main contract basis was 48.00 yuan/ton, the J main contract basis was - 45.60 yuan/ton, and the JM main contract basis was 163.00 yuan/ton [1]. Market Analysis and Trading Strategies - **Steel**: The market is weakly stable and fluctuating. It is recommended to wait and see or adopt an oscillatory trading idea for single - side trading. Observe the opportunity to go long on the coil - to - rebar spread when the 01 - contract spread is below 150 for disk arbitrage. Roll and take profit for cash - and - carry reverse arbitrage [3]. - **Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese**: It is recommended to go long on ferrosilicon at low prices [3]. - **Coking Coal and Coke**: Wait and see for single - side trading [3]. - **Iron Ore**: Wait and see [3].

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].

Core Insights - The article emphasizes that China's economic stability is not solely reflected in the 5.2% GDP growth but is supported by three underlying forces driving the economy forward [3]. Group 1: Consumption - Final consumption expenditure contributes 53.5% to economic growth, indicating that Chinese consumers are increasingly willing and able to spend, thus becoming the main engine of the economy [3]. Group 2: Technology - The information transmission, software, and information technology service industries grew by 11.2%, while high-tech manufacturing saw a growth of 9.6%. Innovations such as AI models, smart driving, and green manufacturing are transforming China's manufacturing from a focus on craftsmanship to one on intelligence [3]. Group 3: Service Industry - The rental and business services sector experienced a year-on-year growth of 9.2%, driven by the acceleration of digital transformation, urban renewal, and entrepreneurial innovation. The modern service industry is becoming a lubricant and amplifier for the economy [3].

Economic Growth - China's GDP for the first three quarters of the year reached 10,150.36 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 5.2%, accelerating by 0.4 percentage points compared to the same period last year [3] - The economic increment amounted to 396.79 billion yuan, with an increase of 136.8 billion yuan year-on-year [3] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value above designated size grew by 6.2% year-on-year, with the manufacturing sector increasing by 6.8% [3] - The proportion of added value from equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing reached 35.9% and 16.7%, respectively [5] Consumer Market - The total retail sales of consumer goods reached 3,658.77 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.5%, with service retail sales growing by 5.2% [3][16] - Final consumption expenditure contributed 53.5% to economic growth, indicating that consumption remains the main engine of economic growth [5] Investment Trends - Manufacturing investment grew by 4.0% year-on-year in the first three quarters [3] - Investment in the automotive manufacturing sector maintained double-digit growth, driven by policies promoting the replacement of old vehicles [6][9] Employment and Prices - The urban survey unemployment rate remained stable compared to the first half of the year [3] - Core CPI inflation has expanded for five consecutive months, reflecting the effectiveness of policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption [3] International Trade - The total value of goods trade reached 3.361 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 4% [3] - The resilience of China's foreign trade has been highlighted, with a focus on upgrading export structures and expanding market reach [16] Technological Innovation - High-tech manufacturing added value grew by 9.6% year-on-year, with significant increases in the production of industrial and service robots [8][9] - The integration of technology and industry has led to a transformation of innovative potential into economic momentum, with substantial growth in renewable energy products [9][10] Energy Consumption - The total electricity consumption in the third quarter exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, with industrial electricity consumption showing rapid growth [12] - In Jiangsu, electricity consumption in advanced manufacturing increased significantly, particularly in the photovoltaic equipment sector [12]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The steel market is weakly stable with prices remaining unchanged on Monday, dominated by rigid - demand purchases, while speculative demand and trading are light. The market's focus may shift to domestic important meetings, but the possibility of major policies in the short - term is low. The pricing weight of the market is increasing. Steel inventories are back to last year's level, but some varieties have serious inventories. The demand lacks explosive power, and the cost shows a structural differentiation [2]. - The improvement in steel demand provides some support for the prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese. The rising coal price due to northern heating raises the cost of steel and double - silicon, limiting the downward price space. However, the over - supply pattern of double - silicon continues, suppressing the upward price space [4]. - For coking coal and coke, the steel mills have not responded to the second price increase. The spot trading atmosphere is average, and the coking coal auction in the origin has weakened. The supply of coking coal in the Mongolian market is still in short supply. The black - sector internal varieties are difficult to resonate, and the coking coal and coke prices may remain in a shock without new "anti - involution"提法 from domestic major meetings [4]. - There is no obvious driving force for iron ore. The supply is not significantly affected in the short - term. High iron - water production may lead to over - supply in the fourth quarter, and the expected increase in Ximengdu iron ore shipments limits the price ceiling [5]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Steel - **Price and Market Conditions**: On October 20, the closing prices of far - month and near - month contracts of steel futures had different changes. The spot prices of Tianjin, Shanghai, and Guangzhou steel remained unchanged, and the Guangzhou steel price decreased by 0.65 yuan/ton. The trading on Monday was mainly for rigid demand, with light speculative demand and trading. The market is waiting for the impact of domestic important meetings [1][2]. - **Macro and Industry Analysis**: Before the APEC meeting, the Sino - US tariff issue is still uncertain. The market's focus may shift to domestic important meetings, but the possibility of major policies in the short - term is low. The economic growth in the third quarter maintained resilience, and the pressure to achieve the annual economic growth target is small. The crude steel output has decreased year - on - year in the first three quarters, and the space for administrative production reduction is limited. The steel inventory is back to last year's level, but some varieties have serious inventories. The demand lacks explosive power, and the cost shows a structural differentiation [2]. - **Investment Suggestion**: Adopt a wait - and - see or shock - thinking approach for single - side trading. Observe the opportunity to go long when the spread between rebar and hot - rolled coil of the 01 contract is below 150 for inter - market arbitrage. Roll and take profit for spot - futures reverse arbitrage [5]. Ferrosilicon and Silicomanganese - **Market Situation**: The improvement in steel demand provides some support for the prices of ferrosilicon and silicomanganese. The rising coal price due to northern heating raises the cost of steel and double - silicon, limiting the downward price space. However, the over - supply pattern of double - silicon continues, suppressing the upward price space [4]. Coking Coal and Coke - **Spot Market**: The steel mills have not responded to the second price increase. The spot trading atmosphere in the port's domestic market is average. The coking coal auction in the origin has weakened, with more unsuccessful auctions. The coking coal price in the Mongolian market is supported by the shortage of supply [4]. - **Futures Market**: On Monday, the futures market first rose and then fell. The carbon element was still strong, while the iron element was weak. After the holiday, the increase in coking coal supply was limited, and the iron - water output remained high. The market expected stricter safety inspections in the main production areas, resulting in a tight supply - demand situation for spot goods. The steel inventory pressure was large, and the inventory reduction speed was slow. The black - sector internal varieties were difficult to resonate, and the coking coal and coke prices were affected by steel. After the price rose on Friday night, it reached a relatively high level. Pay attention to whether domestic major meetings will have new "anti - involution"提法 [4]. - **Investment Suggestion**: Temporarily wait and see for single - side trading [5]. Iron Ore - **Market Situation**: In the short - term, the supply data has not been significantly affected. High iron - water production may lead to over - supply in the fourth quarter. The expected increase in Ximengdu iron ore shipments limits the price ceiling [5].

Economic Growth Overview - In the first three quarters of 2025, China's actual GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year, laying a solid foundation for achieving the annual target[2] - In Q3, the actual GDP growth rate was 4.8%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from Q2[2] - Final consumption expenditure contributed 2.7 percentage points to GDP growth in Q3, while net exports contributed 1.2 percentage points, maintaining the same support as in Q2[2] Price and Income Trends - The GDP deflator index in Q3 showed a year-on-year decrease of 1.1%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from Q2, with nominal GDP growth at 3.73%[2] - Per capita disposable income and expenditure growth rates for the first three quarters were 5.1% and 4.6%, respectively, both slightly lower than the first half of the year[2] - Per capita wage income increased by 5.4%, while net property income grew by 1.7%[2] Industrial and Service Sector Performance - In September, industrial production value increased by 6.5% year-on-year, up 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[2] - The service sector production index also grew by 5.6% year-on-year in September, consistent with the previous month[2] - Exports showed recovery, with the export delivery value in September increasing by 3.8% year-on-year, up 4.2 percentage points from the previous month[2] Investment and Consumption Insights - Fixed asset investment from January to September decreased by 0.5% year-on-year, a decline of 1 percentage point from the previous month[2] - Equipment investment rose by 14.0% year-on-year, contributing 2.0 percentage points to overall investment growth[2] - Real estate investment fell by 13.9% year-on-year, significantly impacting overall investment growth[2] Future Outlook - The government is expected to enhance fiscal investment efforts, with 500 billion yuan in new policy tools being deployed starting from the end of September[2] - The increase in fiscal support is anticipated to aid in achieving the annual growth target more effectively[2]

Economic Overview - The macroeconomic environment in September 2025 is characterized by "strong production, slow demand, and low prices" with a GDP growth of 4.8% year-on-year in Q3, indicating a slowdown compared to Q2, but the cumulative growth for the first three quarters stands at 5.2%, suggesting that achieving the annual growth target of around 5% is feasible [1] Production Sector - Industrial production has shown strong performance, exceeding market expectations, with the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises growing by 6.5% year-on-year in September, an increase of 1.3 percentage points from the previous month. The cumulative growth from January to September is 6.2%, driven by the upgrade of the manufacturing sector, particularly in emerging products like 3D printing equipment, industrial robots, and new energy vehicles [1] Demand Sector - Consumer demand continues to slow down, with the retail sales of consumer goods in September reaching 41,971 billion yuan, a year-on-year growth of 3.0%, marking the lowest increase this year, primarily due to the diminishing effects of policy subsidies. Notably, the growth rates for home appliances and furniture, which were supported by policies, have seen significant declines compared to the previous month [2] Investment Sector - Investment growth has broadly declined, remaining at low levels. From January to September, manufacturing investment has increased by 4% year-on-year, indicating weakened growth momentum, although equipment purchases have shown resilience with a 14% year-on-year increase, outpacing overall investment growth by 14.5 percentage points. Infrastructure investment has seen a modest increase of 1.1% year-on-year, but the pace of major traditional infrastructure projects has slowed, partly due to reduced policy support and local government debt pressures affecting funding availability for certain projects [3] Real Estate Investment - Real estate investment has decreased by 13.9% year-on-year, continuing to be the largest drag on fixed asset investment. In September, the decline in the sales area of commercial housing has widened, with sales revenue decreasing at a faster rate than the sales area, indicating that the real estate market is still engaging in "price for volume" strategies [4] Bond Market Overview - As of October 20, 2025, the active bond index for 5-10 year government bonds has decreased by 0.10%. The government bond ETF for this maturity range has seen a recent price of 117.12 yuan, with a cumulative increase of 3.37% over the past year [7] - The latest scale of the government bond ETF for 5-10 years has reached 1.54 billion yuan, with trading liquidity showing a turnover of 1.38% and a transaction volume of 21.24 million yuan on the same date [8][9] - The fund inflow and outflow for the government bond ETF have remained balanced, with a total of 31.61 million yuan raised over the last eight trading days. The net value has increased by 21.56% over the past five years, ranking 33rd out of 179 index bond funds, placing it in the top 18.44% [9] - The maximum drawdown for the government bond ETF over the past six months is 1.09%, with a management fee of 0.15% and a custody fee of 0.05% [10][11]

全年实现5%的增速目标并不困难，难点仍在于弥合微观感受 和宏观统计之间的温差。一个能够被微观主体及各个部门充分 感知的4%增长，可能比一个外生动力拉动的5%增长更难，但 也将更具长期意义，它能为增长中枢的上行打下更好的基础。 作者： 田进 封图：图虫创意 2025年前三季度，GDP同比增长5.2%，比上年全年和上年同期分别加快0.2、0.4个百分点。分季度看，2025年一、二、三季度GDP同比增速分别为 5.4%、5.2%、4.8%。 10月20日，国家统计局公布了上述中国经济增长成绩单。国家统计局在数据发布当天发文表示，三季度GDP增速回落是多种因素共同作用的结果，实 现全年目标仍有较多有利条件。放眼全球，5.2%的经济增长水平在主要经济体中名列前茅。中国经济是一片大海，而不是一个小池塘，能够经受住风 吹浪打甚至狂风骤雨的考验。 拆分来看， 5.2%的GDP增速传递出多重信号 ：在拉动经济增长的"三驾马车"中，消费已稳定成为第一大动力；消费在稳定增长过程中仍面临一系列 挑战，有待相关政策进一步出台；中国经济在2025年乃至"十五五"时期，仍有强大的增长韧性。 国务院发展研究中心宏观经济研究部研究员张立群表示 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights that China's consumer market is steadily expanding, with a 4.5% year-on-year growth in retail sales of consumer goods in the first three quarters, contributing 53.5% to economic growth, an increase of 9 percentage points from the previous year [1][2] - The increase in consumer spending is attributed to effective consumption-boosting policies, including the issuance of 300 billion RMB in special bonds to support the replacement of old consumer goods [1][2] - The retail sales of household appliances, cultural office supplies, furniture, and communication equipment have all seen double-digit growth due to the "old for new" policy, with over 8.3 million applications for car replacements this year [1][2] Group 2 - Service consumption has also accelerated, with service retail sales growing by 5.2% year-on-year, outpacing goods retail sales by 0.6 percentage points [2] - New consumption models such as instant retail, live streaming sales, and social e-commerce are rapidly growing, with online retail sales increasing by 9.8% year-on-year [2] - Despite the growth in consumption, the retail sales growth rate is still below the overall economic growth rate, indicating a need to enhance consumer willingness [2][3] Group 3 - Future strategies should focus on stabilizing and expanding employment, promoting stable income growth, and enhancing consumer capacity and willingness [3] - There is a call for more systematic and comprehensive measures to stimulate domestic demand and release consumption potential, alongside current consumption-boosting policies [3] - Maintaining economic stability and growth is crucial for boosting consumer confidence and expectations in the face of increasing uncertainties [3]

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]