Economic Overview - In October, some economic indicators showed a downward trend due to last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand [2][6] - Despite the downturn, there were positive signs such as a rebound in service retail sales driven by the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, indicating significant consumption potential [2][6] Industrial Performance - The industrial added value for October grew by 4.9% year-on-year, a decline of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, marking the lowest monthly growth this year [6][12] - The manufacturing sector is transitioning towards high-end production, with equipment manufacturing increasing by 8%, outpacing overall industrial growth [6][10] Investment Trends - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 1.7%, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% and real estate development investment down by 14.7% [7][14] - High-tech sectors such as aerospace and information services saw significant investment growth, with aerospace manufacturing up by 19.7% and information services up by 32.7% [7][12] Trade Dynamics - In October, the total import and export volume grew by 0.1% year-on-year, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [8][9] - The trade growth slowdown was attributed to last year's high base, with some exports delayed from September due to typhoons [9][10] Policy Measures - The government is implementing policies to enhance the adaptability of supply and demand in consumer goods, aiming to stimulate consumption and investment [3][13] - Recent policies include the introduction of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and the acceleration of local government bond usage to support effective investment [13][14] Economic Outlook - Despite the challenges, the overall economic operation remains stable, with a GDP growth of 5.2% in the first three quarters, laying a solid foundation for achieving the annual target of around 5% [12][15] - Analysts suggest that additional policy measures may be necessary to counteract weak demand and support economic recovery, particularly in the real estate sector [14][15]

Economic Overview - In October, economic indicators showed a downward trend due to factors such as last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand [1][4] - Despite the downturn, there were positive signs in the economy, particularly in service retail sales, which rebounded due to the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, indicating significant consumption potential [1][11] Production and Investment - The industrial added value and service production index both recorded their lowest monthly growth rates of the year in October, with industrial added value growing by 4.9%, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous month [5][11] - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% and real estate development investment down by 14.7% [6][12] Trade and Exports - In October, the total import and export volume grew by only 0.1%, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4%, reflecting a significant drop in growth compared to previous months [7][11] Policy Measures - The State Council is implementing measures to enhance the adaptability of supply and demand in consumer goods, aiming to stimulate consumption and improve project funding arrangements [2][12] - Recent policies include the accelerated deployment of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and the utilization of 500 billion yuan in local government debt limits to boost effective investment [12][14] Economic Challenges and Outlook - The economy faces challenges from weak domestic demand and structural issues, necessitating stronger growth policies to reverse the current downward trend and promote recovery [13][14] - Despite the pressures, achieving the annual growth target of around 5% remains likely, with expectations for further fiscal and monetary policy support in the coming months [13][14]

Economic Performance - In October, the industrial added value above designated size increased by 4.9% year-on-year, while the total retail sales of consumer goods rose by 2.9%. However, fixed asset investment decreased by 1.7% from January to October [1] - The macroeconomic operation in October was influenced by factors such as slowing external demand, weakened domestic consumption and investment growth momentum, and the time lag in the transmission of stable growth policies [1] High-tech Manufacturing Sector - The high-tech manufacturing sector showed strong growth, with the added value increasing by 7.2% year-on-year in October, outpacing the overall industrial growth [2] - From January to October, the investment in information services, aerospace, and computer equipment manufacturing grew by 32.7%, 19.7%, and 4.1% respectively [2] - The "old-for-new" policy significantly boosted retail sales in telecommunications and cultural office supplies, with growth rates of 23.2% and 13.5% respectively in October [2] Future Outlook - Experts anticipate that stable growth policies will be further strengthened to support the macroeconomic operation in the fourth quarter and the first quarter of the following year [3] - The focus of these policies will be on expanding domestic demand, releasing consumption potential, and increasing effective investment to counteract the impact of slowing external demand [3] - The government aims to stabilize the economy while fostering new productive forces for sustainable economic development [3]

Core Insights - The economic indicators for October showed a downward trend due to factors such as last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand [1][3][4] - Despite the challenges, there are positive signs in the economy, particularly in service retail sales and the manufacturing of high-tech products [1][4][9] - The need for stronger growth policies is increasing to counteract the current economic pressures and promote recovery [1][12][13] Economic Performance - In October, the industrial added value and service production index both recorded their lowest monthly growth rates of the year, with industrial added value growing by 4.9%, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, and service production index growing by 4.6%, down 1 percentage point [3][4] - Fixed asset investment from January to October decreased by 1.7%, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% and real estate development investment down by 14.7% [5][11] - The total retail sales of consumer goods in October grew by 2.9%, marking the lowest monthly growth rate of the year [4][5] Sectoral Analysis - High-tech manufacturing sectors, such as equipment manufacturing, saw an increase of 8%, indicating a shift towards mid-to-high-end manufacturing [4][7] - Investment in high-tech fields, including new energy and artificial intelligence, is expanding, with aerospace and information services seeing significant growth rates of 19.7% and 32.7%, respectively [5][11] - The disparity between high-tech industries and traditional sectors is widening, with high-tech manufacturing and services showing robust growth while traditional sectors face challenges [7][12] Policy Implications - The introduction of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and another 500 billion yuan in local debt limits is aimed at stabilizing the economy, although the effects are expected to take time to materialize [11][12] - There is a call for additional fiscal measures to support consumer spending and investment, particularly in the real estate sector, to prevent further declines [12][13] - The overall economic stability is seen as a foundation for achieving the annual growth target of around 5% [9][12]

Core Viewpoint - The economic indicators for October showed a downward trend due to factors such as last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand, although there were still some positive signs in consumption and industrial production [1][10]. Economic Indicators - The industrial added value for October grew by 4.9% year-on-year, a decline of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, marking the lowest monthly growth rate of the year [3]. - The service production index increased by 4.6% year-on-year, down 1 percentage point from the previous month, also reflecting the impact of last year's high base [3]. - The total retail sales of consumer goods in October grew by 2.9% year-on-year, the lowest monthly growth rate this year, with certain categories experiencing negative growth due to last year's high base [4][5]. Investment Trends - From January to October, fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 1.7%, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% and real estate development investment down by 14.7% [5]. - High-tech sector investments showed rapid growth, with aerospace and equipment manufacturing investment increasing by 19.7% and information services investment growing by 32.7% [5]. Trade Performance - The total import and export volume in October grew by 0.1% year-on-year, with exports declining by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4% [6]. - The decline in export growth was attributed to last year's high base, with overall trade stability observed when combining September and October data [6]. Policy Implications - The introduction of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and 500 billion yuan in local debt limits is expected to support economic recovery, although the effects will take time to materialize [12][13]. - There is a growing necessity for enhanced growth policies to address weak domestic demand and the deep adjustment in the real estate market [14][15].

Core Viewpoint - The economic indicators for October show a downward trend influenced by last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand, although there are still positive signs in certain areas such as service retail growth and advancements in high-tech manufacturing [2][3][4]. Economic Indicators - In October, the industrial added value and service production index both recorded the lowest monthly growth rates of the year, with industrial added value growing by 4.9%, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, and service production growing by 4.6%, down 1 percentage point [3]. - The social retail sales growth rate for October was 2.9%, the lowest monthly growth rate of the year, with fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) declining by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October [4]. - The total import and export volume in October grew by 0.1%, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4%, reflecting a significant drop in growth compared to the previous month [5]. Policy Measures - A new policy package involving 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and 500 billion yuan in local debt limits has been introduced to stimulate investment and support local government finances [2][8]. - The effectiveness of these policies is expected to take time to materialize, with projections indicating significant impacts by the first quarter of 2026 [8][9]. Sectoral Performance - High-tech manufacturing sectors, such as equipment manufacturing and information technology services, continue to show robust growth, with equipment manufacturing value increasing by 8% and information technology services growing by 13% [3][4]. - Investment in high-tech sectors like aerospace and information services has seen substantial growth, with aerospace manufacturing investment increasing by 19.7% and information services by 32.7% from January to October [4]. Economic Outlook - Despite the downward pressure on economic indicators, achieving the annual growth target of around 5% remains likely, although there is a growing necessity for enhanced growth stabilization policies to address weak demand and the real estate market's challenges [9][10]. - Recommendations for policy adjustments include increasing fiscal spending, optimizing expenditure structures, and implementing further monetary easing to support economic recovery [10].

Economic Growth - China's economic growth momentum has slowed down in October, with both supply and demand sides experiencing a decline in growth rates [1][4] - The 20th Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session emphasized the need to "resolutely achieve the annual economic and social development goals," focusing on stabilizing macroeconomic operations for the fourth quarter and the first quarter of next year [1][13] Supply Side - Industrial production has significantly declined, with the industrial added value of large-scale enterprises growing by 4.9% year-on-year in October, a decrease of 1.6 percentage points from September [3][4] - The decline in industrial added value is attributed to the impact of holidays and the tapering effects of "export rush" and "two new" policies (large-scale equipment updates and consumption upgrades) [4] - Notably, the added value of equipment manufacturing grew by 8.0% year-on-year, and high-tech manufacturing increased by 7.2%, indicating strong support from large-scale equipment updates and domestic manufacturing transformation [4] Service Sector - The service production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year in October, a decrease of 1.0 percentage point from the previous month [6] - Specific sectors such as information transmission, software, and IT services saw growth rates of 13.0% and 8.2%, respectively, while the financial sector's growth rate fell from 8.7% to 5.6% [6] Demand Side - Social retail sales increased by 2.9% year-on-year in October, a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [6][8] - Exports in dollar terms decreased by 1.1% year-on-year, contrasting with an 8.3% increase in the previous month [6][8] - Consumer behavior remains cautious, with a significant reduction in household loans, indicating weak willingness to leverage [8] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment saw a year-on-year decline of 1.7% from January to October, with the drop widening by 1.2 percentage points compared to the first nine months [9][11] - Manufacturing investment grew by 2.7%, down 1.3 percentage points from the previous period, while real estate investment fell by 14.7%, with the decline accelerating [11][12] - The decline in manufacturing investment is influenced by external environment fluctuations and high base effects from last year's equipment updates [12] Policy Response - Analysts suggest that the current uncertainties in exports and consumption necessitate increased macro policy support for investment [13] - The National Development and Reform Commission announced the full deployment of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and an additional 500 billion yuan from local debt limits to support infrastructure [13][14] - Expectations are set for further fiscal policies to boost consumption and potential new rounds of interest rate cuts, given the low government debt ratio and current low domestic prices [13][14]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - China's economic growth momentum weakened marginally in October 2025, but it is likely to achieve the annual growth target of around 5%. New round of pro - growth policies are expected to be introduced in the coming year, and gold's long - term bullish trend is well - founded [4]. - The end of the US federal government shutdown had short - term and long - term impacts on the US economy. In the short term, it may push up the Fed's December rate - cut expectation, while in the long run, the US economic growth momentum is likely to rebound in late 2025 and 2026, which is negative for precious metals [16][17]. - It is recommended to take a long - position approach in precious metal trading, as the medium - term bull market of precious metals since March 2024 is not over, and attention should be paid to the opportunities to go long again [30]. 3. Summary According to the Directory 3.1 Macro Environment Review 3.1.1 Economic Situation in China - China's economic growth momentum weakened marginally in October due to reduced stimulus from pro - growth measures, international trade tensions, and the decline of export - rush demand. New pro - growth policies are expected to be introduced in the future [4]. - From January to October, China's cumulative year - on - year fixed - asset investment shrank by 1.7%, with manufacturing, real estate, and infrastructure investment all showing different degrees of slowdown [5]. - In October, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year - on - year, with a slowdown in growth. The cumulative year - on - year growth from January to October was 4.3% [8]. - In October, China's industrial added value of large - scale industries increased by 4.9% year - on - year, with a slowdown in growth. The domestic supply - demand imbalance worsened [9]. - In October, China's real estate market continued to be weak, with the national real estate climate index falling, sales, completion, and new construction areas all shrinking, and high inventory levels [11][12]. - In October, new and second - hand housing prices in 70 large and medium - sized cities in China declined, and the positive feedback cycle of falling prices and weak sales resumed [14]. 3.1.2 Impact of the End of the US Federal Government Shutdown - The 43 - day US federal government shutdown from October 1 to November 12, 2025, caused a short - term shock to the US economy, with an estimated loss of about $645 billion and a predicted 1.5 - percentage - point reduction in Q4 2025 GDP growth [15][16]. - After the shutdown ended, the release of previously suspended economic data may push up the Fed's December rate - cut expectation, leading to a rise in US stocks and precious metal prices. In the long term, the US economic growth momentum is likely to rebound, which may lead the Fed to pause rate cuts in the first half of 2026, negative for precious metals [16][17]. 3.2 Precious Metals Market Analysis 3.2.1 US Treasury Yields and Dollar Exchange Rates - The US dollar index is expected to oscillate at a low level in the second half of 2025, with a core fluctuation range of 95 - 102. The RMB exchange rate against the US dollar is expected to be slightly stronger but face upward pressure [19][20]. - The 10 - year US Treasury yield is expected to have a core fluctuation range of 3.8% - 4.5% in the second half of 2025 [22]. 3.2.2 Market Investment Sentiment - As of November 13, 2025, the holdings of SPDR Gold ETF and SLV Silver ETF were 22.4% and 13.8% higher than their May 2024 lows respectively [23]. 3.2.3 Precious Metals Review and Outlook - In the long - term, geopolitical risks and the restructuring of the global trade and monetary system support the long - term bull market of gold. In the medium - term, economic recession risks and liquidity premium expectations make gold prices stronger. In the short - term, gold prices rose due to the Fed's rate - cut expectation but then corrected and rebounded [26][27]. - It is recommended to take a long - position approach in precious metal trading, with London gold expected to reach $4500 and $4800 per ounce in the next six months and one year respectively, and London silver expected to reach $58 and $63 per ounce [30]. 3.2.4 Precious Metals - Related Charts - The gold - to - silver ratio in London and Shanghai showed different trends from June 2024 to October 2025. The correlation between gold and other assets also changed, with the negative correlation between gold and the US dollar index turning positive, and the negative correlation between gold and US Treasury real yields weakening [31].

Core Insights - The October CPI shows a year-on-year increase of 0.2%, marking a return to positive growth since July, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2%, improving for six consecutive months [2] - The PPI decreased by 2.1% year-on-year but increased by 0.1% month-on-month, marking the first month-on-month increase this year [2] CPI Analysis - The recovery in CPI is attributed to base effects, holiday consumption, and rising gold prices, with food and energy prices showing a narrowing year-on-year decline due to last year's low base [2] - Pork prices remain low at -16% year-on-year, while service prices increased from 0.6% to 0.8% year-on-year, driven by strong travel demand during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival [2] - Travel service prices and gold price increases contributed 0.13% and 0.1% to the core CPI's growth, respectively [2] PPI Analysis - The improvement in PPI is primarily driven by non-ferrous metals, with copper prices rising by 7% month-on-month, leading to significant increases in related prices [3] - The coal price has improved due to anti-involution policies, but steel prices have not followed suit due to low capacity utilization in downstream industries [3] - The main reason for the weak PPI this year is not an imbalance in supply and demand but rather low capacity utilization in downstream sectors [3] Outlook - Inflation is expected to continue a moderate recovery, influenced by last year's low CPI base, but overall improvement may be limited due to potential adjustments in service prices post-holidays and the tapering of old-for-new policies [3] - The PPI outlook remains uncertain due to high bases and global commodity price fluctuations, with ongoing improvements in capacity utilization expected to be gradual [3] - Significant improvements in inflation data will require a restoration of endogenous economic growth momentum and the gradual implementation of anti-involution and growth-stabilizing policies [3]

Economic Overview - In October, the industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 4.9% year-on-year, a significant decline of 1.6 percentage points from the previous month[1] - The cumulative year-on-year growth for the first ten months of 2025 was 6.1%, compared to 5.8% for the entire year of 2024[1] - The total retail sales of consumer goods in October increased by 2.9% year-on-year, slightly down from 3.0% in the previous month[1] Industrial Production - The mining and manufacturing sectors saw a notable decline in growth rates, with year-on-year increases of 4.5% and 4.9%, down 1.9 and 2.4 percentage points respectively from the previous month[4] - The export delivery value for large-scale industrial enterprises fell by 2.1% year-on-year, marking a significant drop of 5.9 percentage points from the previous month, the lowest growth rate of the year[5] Consumer Trends - The retail sales growth for household appliances, furniture, and automobiles saw declines of 14.6%, 9.6%, and 6.6% respectively, with significant drops of 17.9, 6.6, and 8.2 percentage points from the previous month[8] - The retail sales of gold and silver jewelry surged by 37.6% year-on-year, an increase of 27.9 percentage points from the previous value, driven by rising international gold prices[9] Investment Insights - Fixed asset investment for January to October showed a year-on-year decline of 1.7%, a drop of 1.2 percentage points from the previous value, marking two consecutive months of negative growth[10] - Real estate investment decreased by 14.7% year-on-year, with the decline expanding by 0.8 percentage points from the previous value, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the housing market[13] Future Outlook - The government is expected to enhance growth-stabilizing policies before the end of the year, focusing on expanding domestic demand and releasing consumption potential[2] - The anticipated implementation of new fiscal and monetary policies, including potential interest rate cuts, aims to counteract the impacts of slowing external demand[2]