Inflation Trends - Core CPI in September increased by 0.9% year-on-year, continuing its upward trend, significantly outperforming the overall CPI which decreased by 0.3% due to falling pork prices[6] - Industrial consumer goods prices rose by 1.8%, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth, driven partly by rising prices of gold and copper[6] Price Dynamics - Gold jewelry and platinum prices increased by 42.1% and 33.6% year-on-year, respectively, reflecting the impact of international commodity price fluctuations[6] - The PPI decline narrowed to 2.3% year-on-year in September, with significant contributions from coal processing and black metal smelting industries, reducing the downward pressure on PPI by approximately 0.34 percentage points[6] Consumer Behavior - The shift from a "price war" to a "value war" in consumer goods indicates an improvement in supply quality, with household appliance CPI trends diverging from copper price movements[6] - Strong demand for personalized and upgraded products is evident, with prices for certain categories like arts and crafts increasing by 14.7% year-on-year[6] Economic Outlook - The report suggests that the main drivers of economic growth are shifting from external demand to high-quality domestic demand, indicating a structural transformation in the economy[6] - Future inflation dynamics will largely depend on internal policies, with expectations for continued support for domestic demand through fiscal and monetary measures[6]

Key Insights - The report highlights significant global events, including the U.S. government shutdown, which began on October 1 due to the Senate's rejection of a temporary funding bill, affecting approximately 750,000 federal employees [8] - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected its first female president, who is likely to become Japan's first female prime minister, marking a historic political shift [8] - Geopolitical risks in the Middle East have decreased, with indications of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following U.S. diplomatic efforts [8] - Gold prices have reached a new high, surpassing $4,000 per ounce, as investors reassess their asset allocations amid the U.S. government shutdown, with China's central bank increasing its gold reserves for the 11th consecutive month [9] - The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday saw over 2.432 billion cross-regional trips in China, setting a record for the same period [9] Market Overview - Global markets experienced a bullish trend during the holiday period, with Hong Kong and overseas stock markets rising, particularly driven by Japan's political developments [10] - The bond market is expected to maintain a volatile trend, with potential easing of pressure post-quarter, although the current interest rate cut expectations remain weak [12] - The A-share market is anticipated to remain positive post-holiday, supported by high global risk appetite and favorable conditions in technology, materials, and renewable energy sectors [12] Focus Areas Post-Holiday - Attention will be on China's financial data for September, scheduled for release in the week of October 10 [13]