Group 1 - The October Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% year-on-year, reversing a 0.3% decline in September and exceeding market expectations of a 0.1% decrease [1][3] - The rise in CPI is attributed to the consumption boost during the Golden Week holiday, with significant increases in service consumption and prices, particularly in travel, dining, and transportation [3][5] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, maintained a steady growth of 1.2%, indicating a stable domestic consumption base supported by essential services like healthcare and education [5][7] Group 2 - The Producer Price Index (PPI) and GDP deflator indicate deeper economic issues, with the PPI showing a 2.9% year-on-year decline, marking 37 consecutive months in negative territory [5][7] - The GDP deflator has been declining for over two years, suggesting that nominal GDP growth is lagging behind actual GDP growth, raising concerns about economic quality and sustainability [7][9] - Policy measures are being implemented to curb price wars in sectors like electric vehicles and food delivery, aiming to stabilize growth while preventing deflation [9][10] Group 3 - The central bank aims to promote a reasonable recovery in prices, with potential measures including lowering reserve requirements and interest rates to boost liquidity and demand [10][12] - Consumers are advised to adopt rational consumption behaviors, focusing on essential purchases and avoiding excessive stockpiling, while investors are encouraged to steer clear of weak cyclical industries and focus on healthcare, education, and emerging sectors [12]