Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for three weeks, becoming the second-longest shutdown in history. The two parties remain deadlocked over the upcoming expiration of medical subsidies, and the total U.S. federal government debt has exceeded $38 trillion, providing potential safe-haven support [2]. - The market's expectation of loose policies from Japan's new political party has strengthened, pushing the U.S. dollar to continue to strengthen in the short term, which may continue to suppress the gold price [2]. - Looking ahead, there are many uncertainties in the macro - environment. The London gold price still has strong buying support at the $4000 mark, but subsequent correction risks should be guarded against. The short - term trend of gold and silver will mainly be wide - range fluctuations. Attention should be paid to the U.S. CPI data released on Friday. If the CPI is stronger than expected, it may weaken the expectation of interest rate cuts and lead to a further correction in the gold price. The trading range for the SHFE Gold 2512 contract is 900 - 1000 yuan/gram, and for the SHFE Silver 2512 contract is 11000 - 11600 yuan/kilogram [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - The closing price of the SHFE Gold main contract was 942.28 yuan/gram, a decrease of 10.28 yuan; the closing price of the SHFE Silver main contract was 11467 yuan/kilogram, an increase of 63 yuan [2]. - The main contract positions of SHFE Gold were 189131 lots, a decrease of 3672 lots; the main contract positions of SHFE Silver were 377229 lots, a decrease of 9004 lots [2]. - The net positions of the top 20 holders of the SHFE Gold main contract were 109168 lots, a decrease of 1528 lots; the net positions of the top 20 holders of the SHFE Silver main contract were 97767 lots, an increase of 135 lots [2]. - The warehouse receipt quantity of gold was 87015 kilograms, unchanged; the warehouse receipt quantity of silver was 663366 kilograms, a decrease of 28322 kilograms [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - The spot price of gold on the Shanghai Non - ferrous Metals Network was 938 yuan/gram, a decrease of 5.5 yuan; the spot price of silver was 11360 yuan/kilogram, an increase of 57 yuan [2]. - The basis of the SHFE Gold main contract was - 4.28 yuan/gram, an increase of 4.78 yuan; the basis of the SHFE Silver main contract was - 107 yuan/kilogram, a decrease of 6 yuan [2]. 3.3 Supply - Demand Situation - The gold ETF holdings were 1052.37 tons, a decrease of 6.29 tons; the silver ETF holdings were 15597.61 tons, a decrease of 79.03 tons [2]. - The non - commercial net positions of gold in CFTC were 266749 contracts, an increase of 339 contracts; the non - commercial net positions of silver in CTFC were 52276 contracts, an increase of 738 contracts [2]. - The total supply of gold in the quarter was 1313.01 tons, an increase of 54.84 tons; the total annual supply of silver was 987.8 million troy ounces, a decrease of 21.4 million troy ounces [2]. - The total demand for gold in the quarter was 1313.01 tons, an increase of 54.83 tons; the global total annual demand for silver was 1195 million ounces, a decrease of 47.4 million ounces [2]. 3.4 Option Market - The 20 - day historical volatility of gold was 33.48%, an increase of 5.33 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility of gold was 24.5%, an increase of 3.17 percentage points [2]. - The implied volatility of at - the - money call options for gold was 31.86%, a decrease of 2.53 percentage points; the implied volatility of at - the - money put options for gold was 31.86%, a decrease of 2.53 percentage points [2]. 3.5 Industry News - As of October 21, the total U.S. federal government debt exceeded $38 trillion for the first time, just over two months after reaching $37 trillion in mid - August [2]. - The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for 22 days, becoming the second - longest shutdown in history. The two parties are deadlocked over medical subsidies, and it may last until November [2]. - U.S. President Trump cancelled his meeting with Russian President Putin in Budapest. The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Russia's largest oil producer [2]. - India and the U.S. are about to reach a trade agreement, potentially reducing the tariff on Indian goods exported to the U.S. from about 50% to 15% - 16% [2]. - There are signs of a缓和 in international trade relations, and there are rumors that senior Chinese and U.S. leaders will hold tariff negotiations in Malaysia [2].

Core Viewpoint - The current U.S. economic data is limited, and the Federal Reserve is in a communication blackout period, leading the market to rely on corporate earnings reports and government officials' statements for guidance [1] Group 1: Economic Outlook - The bank anticipates that there is still a 50 basis points room for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year [1] Group 2: Market Focus - Short-term market attention is directed towards Singapore's September CPI, Taiwan's September industrial production, Hong Kong's September CPI, and the Eurozone's preliminary consumer confidence for October [1]

QCP noted that the U.S. government shutdown has paused most official data releases, leaving September CPI — exceptionally set to be released by the BLS on Friday, October 24 — as the only key hard data for the Fed. A monthly CPI print around 0.2% could reinforce soft-landing expectations and boost Bitcoin performance.https://t.co/wgOsYpDMS2 ...

每经AI快讯，10月22日消息，南非9月CPI同比上涨3.4%，符合预期。 ...

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RT Shanaka Anslem Perera ⚡ (@shanaka86)The hidden punchline in your table … the CPI of life (house + healthcare + college) compounds faster than cash.Implied from your numbers (1990→2024):• Housing: ~2.6× price rise ⇒ ~2.8%/yr• Healthcare: ~4.0× ⇒ ~4.2%/yr• College: ~6.5× ⇒ ~5.7%/yr• Money-market: ~2.56× ⇒ 2.8%/yr• Gold: ~6.84× ⇒ 5.8%/yrSo a saver riding money-markets roughly kept up with generic CPI, but fell behind the “life basket” that actually matters (tuition, care, shelter). Gold, with a scarcity-dri ...

Core Viewpoint - The credit markets are showing signs of stability, with only a slight widening of credit spreads, indicating that Wall Street may be less concerned than equity market shareholders about recent reports [1][2]. Credit Market Insights - The fixed income markets are perceived as reliable indicators of investor sentiment regarding bank balance sheets, suggesting a positive outlook for the financial services sector [2][3]. - Corporate bonds are still considered attractive, particularly high-quality and shorter-duration credits, despite the tightening spreads historically [4][5]. Earnings Season Analysis - Earnings reports across various sectors, including financial services and consumer goods, are expected to remain solid, with corporate executives indicating strong margins [7][8]. - Potential risks include trade policy changes and consumer spending patterns, which could impact margins and overall earnings [8][9]. Trade Policy Concerns - The possibility of additional tariffs on Chinese imports remains a concern, with hopes for a diplomatic resolution to avoid negative impacts on businesses [10][11]. - Companies are seeking clarity on trade rules to adapt their strategies effectively, as uncertainty hampers decision-making [12]. Inflation and Federal Reserve Outlook - The upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is crucial, with expectations of a 3% year-over-year increase, which may influence Federal Reserve policy [14][16]. - The Fed is likely to remain vigilant regarding inflation while also considering labor market conditions in their decision-making process [15][16].

Market Trends - Expectation of a soft Consumer Price Index (CPI) print [1] - Anticipation of the start of the Altcoin bull run [1] Monetary Policy - Projection of 50-75 basis points (0.5%-0.75%) rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (FED) towards the end of the year [1] Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin projected to reach $1 million [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The macro - data in September were mixed, and the recovery momentum needed to be strengthened. The domestic economic recovery couldn't be achieved overnight, and the economy showed a state of having a bottom but lacking upward momentum. Macroeconomic policies should increase support to boost market confidence. "Promoting domestic demand and combating involution" would be important long - term policy focuses. The financial market was in a state of "weak reality, strong expectation", and in 2025, the macro - economy and asset prices were expected to continue the upward - repair trend [3][38]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 1. Manufacturing PMI Rebounded Month - on - Month but Remained Below the Threshold - In September, the manufacturing PMI was 49.8%, up 0.4 percentage points from the previous month. Large - scale enterprises' PMI was 51.0%, up 0.2 percentage points; medium - sized enterprises' PMI was 48.8%, down 0.1 percentage points; small - sized enterprises' PMI was 48.2%, up 1.6 percentage points. Among the 5 sub - indexes, the production index and supplier delivery time index were above the threshold, while the new order index, raw material inventory index, and employment index were below it [4]. - The non - manufacturing business activity index in September was 50.0%, down 0.3 percentage points from the previous month. The construction industry's business activity index was 49.3%, up 0.2 percentage points, and the service industry's was 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points. Overall, the manufacturing was still below the threshold, indicating low prosperity, significant demand contraction, and insufficient economic recovery momentum [7]. 2. In September, CPI Declined 0.3% Year - on - Year and PPI Fell 2.9% Year - on - Year, Both Showing Improvement - In September 2025, the national CPI decreased 0.3% year - on - year. The average CPI from January to September was 0.1% lower than the same period last year. The CPI increased 0.1% month - on - month. Food prices decreased 4.4% year - on - year and increased 0.7% month - on - month [8][9]. - In September, the national PPI decreased 2.3% year - on - year, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, and remained flat month - on - month. The average PPI from January to September was 2.8% lower than the same period last year. Industries such as coal, ferrous metals, and petrochemicals had large year - on - year declines, dragging down the PPI [11]. 3. In September, Imports and Exports Maintained High Growth Rates - In September, China's total import and export volume was $566.68 billion, a year - on - year increase of 7.9%. Exports were $328.57 billion, up 8.3% year - on - year, and imports were $238.12 billion, up 7.4% year - on - year. The trade surplus was $90.45 billion, an increase of $8.69 billion compared to the same period last year [13]. - In terms of countries, in September, China's exports to the US were $34.308 billion, with a year - on - year growth rate of - 16.1%; exports to the EU were $49.22 billion, with a growth rate of 7.6%; exports to ASEAN countries were $58.235 billion, up 16.9% year - on - year; and exports to Japan were $13.435 billion, with a year - on - year growth rate of 6.6%. Exports to ASEAN were gradually replacing those to the US [15]. - Since the second quarter, exports have been stronger than expected, showing strong resilience. In 2025, exports were likely to remain strong. The real risk for China's foreign trade was the potential decline in demand due to the increased risk of a US economic recession and the slowdown of the global economy [16]. 4. Credit Demand was Weak, and the Growth Rates of M1 and M2 Further Increased - At the end of September 2025, the stock of social financing scale was 437.08 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.7%. The balance of RMB loans to the real economy was 267.03 trillion yuan, up 6.4% year - on - year. The balance of foreign - currency loans to the real economy was 1.18 trillion yuan, down 18% year - on - year [18]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, the cumulative increase in social financing scale was 30.09 trillion yuan, 4.42 trillion yuan more than the same period last year. The increase in RMB loans to the real economy was 14.54 trillion yuan, 851.2 billion yuan less than the same period last year [18]. - In terms of residents' credit in September, short - term loans increased by 142.1 billion yuan, 127.9 billion yuan less than the same period last year; medium - and long - term loans increased by 250 billion yuan, 20 billion yuan more than the same period last year. In terms of enterprises' credit, short - term loans increased by 710 billion yuan, 250 billion yuan more than the same period last year; medium - and long - term loans increased by 910 billion yuan, 50 billion yuan less than the same period last year; bill financing decreased by 402.6 billion yuan, 471.2 billion yuan less than the same period last year [19][21]. - At the end of September, the balance of broad - money (M2) was 335.38 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.4%. The balance of narrow - money (M1) was 113.15 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 7.2%. The M1 - M2 gap narrowed to - 1.2%, indicating an improvement in macro - liquidity [22]. 5. Industrial Production Accelerated, while Consumption and Investment Growth Rates Continued to Decline - In September, the value - added of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by 6.5% year - on - year, and 0.64% month - on - month. From January to September, it increased by 6.2% year - on - year [25]. - In September, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 4,197.1 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 3.0%. From January to September, the total retail sales of consumer goods were 36,587.7 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.5%. The consumption growth rate further declined in September, affected by policies and subsidy withdrawal, as well as the drop in oil prices [25][26]. - From January to September 2025, the national fixed - asset investment (excluding rural households) was 37,153.5 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 0.5%. Private fixed - asset investment decreased by 3.1% year - on - year. The growth rates of manufacturing investment, infrastructure investment, and real - estate development investment continued to decline [28]. 6. The Growth Rate of Real - Estate Sales Continued to Decline and was Moving Towards Stabilization - From January to September, the sales area of newly - built commercial housing was 658.35 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 5.5%; the sales volume was 6,304 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 7.9%. In September, the growth rates of real - estate sales volume and area continued to decline, and the real - estate market was still in the adjustment stage [30]. - From January to September, the construction area of real - estate development enterprises was 6.4858 billion square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 9.4%. The new - construction area was 453.99 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 18.9%. The completed area was 311.29 million square meters, a year - on - year decrease of 15.3% [32]. - In September, the real - estate market continued the downward trend since the second and third quarters. However, the year - on - year decline in the sales area and volume of commercial housing was narrowing, and the inventory - reduction effect was emerging. The real - estate market was moving towards stabilization. The year - on - year decline in the sales area and volume of commercial housing would further narrow as the base decreased [34]. - At the end of September, the unsold area of commercial housing was 759.28 million square meters, 2.41 million square meters less than at the end of August. The real - estate development climate index in September was 92.78, showing a slight decline month - on - month. There was still room for further strengthening of real - estate policies, and the "market bottom" of this real - estate downward cycle was emerging. The first half of 2026 was expected to be a critical period for the real - estate market to stabilize [35][36][37].

Core Insights - The report highlights steady growth in urban and rural residents' disposable income in Sichuan province, with urban residents earning an average of 37,338 yuan and rural residents earning 16,741 yuan, reflecting nominal growth rates of 4.5% and 5.5% respectively [2][7] - The consumer price index (CPI) in Sichuan has shown a slight decline of 0.4% year-on-year, influenced by various factors including slow domestic consumption recovery and price competition in certain industries [3][4] - The report indicates a structural decline in prices, with service prices rising by 0.3% while consumer goods prices fell by 0.8%, highlighting a shift in consumer spending patterns [4][5] Income and Consumption - The average disposable income for residents in Sichuan reached 27,046 yuan, with a nominal increase of 5.3% year-on-year, and a real increase of 5.7% after adjusting for inflation [7] - Urban residents' average consumption expenditure was 23,690 yuan, growing by 4.7%, while rural residents' expenditure was 13,902 yuan, with a higher growth rate of 5.6% [7] - The share of service consumption in total spending has increased, with per capita service expenditure rising to 8,608 yuan, a growth of 6.1% [6][7] Price Trends - The report notes that prices for eight categories of goods and services experienced five increases and three decreases, with healthcare prices rising by 0.6% and food prices declining by 1.0% [2][4] - The core CPI in Sichuan showed a positive trend, increasing by 0.4% year-on-year, with a notable rise in September reaching a high of 0.6% [5] - Industrial producer prices (PPI) decreased by 2.8%, but there are signs of recovery in certain sectors, particularly in high-tech industries, which have seen price increases [5][6] Consumer Behavior - The report emphasizes that rural consumption growth outpaced urban consumption, indicating a significant potential in rural markets [7] - The increase in consumer spending is attributed to various government initiatives aimed at boosting consumption, including policies for replacing old consumer goods [6][7] - Notably, spending on transportation and communication services saw substantial growth, with increases of 10.4% and 9.4% respectively [6]