Financial Data Overview - In October, new social financing (社融) amounted to CNY 815 billion, significantly lower than the expected CNY 1.53 trillion[2] - New RMB loans totaled CNY 220 billion, falling short of the anticipated CNY 460 billion[2] - M2 money supply grew by 8.2% year-on-year, slightly above the expected 8.0%[2] Economic Trends - The growth rate of social financing declined to 8.5%, indicating overall insufficient financing demand[5] - Government bond issuance decreased significantly, contributing to a year-on-year reduction of CNY 5.97 trillion in social financing[5] - Non-bank deposits increased by CNY 770 billion year-on-year, reflecting a shift of funds towards financial markets[5] Credit Market Insights - Total new credit under a broad definition was CNY 220 billion, a year-on-year decrease of CNY 280 billion[7] - The structure of corporate loans worsened, with short-term loans showing a notable decline[11] - Resident loans decreased by CNY 360 billion, indicating weak consumer and housing demand[13] Future Outlook - The likelihood of interest rate cuts in Q4 is low due to ongoing pressure on banks' net interest margins[6] - Focus will shift towards fiscal policy to stimulate demand, with expectations for increased government spending[6] - Continued monitoring of fiscal expenditure pace is essential to support economic recovery[6]