Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing PMI for October decreased by 0.8 points to 49.0, influenced by fewer working days, uncertainties in external trade, and a continued decline in the real estate sector [1][6][7]. Manufacturing Sector Analysis - In October, 8 out of 15 sub-sectors in manufacturing remained in the expansion zone, consistent with previous values. Industries showing improvement include emerging manufacturing (computer communication electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, general equipment), consumer goods (agricultural products, textiles), and some raw material sectors (chemicals, black metals) [1][10]. - Emerging manufacturing sectors saw a month-on-month increase due to factors such as the "14th Five-Year Plan" policy benefits, trends in AI industries, and the tax exemption window for new energy vehicles [10]. - The consumer goods sector's improvement was driven by increased travel activities during holidays, seasonal changes, and the "Double Eleven" e-commerce promotional events [10]. - The black metal sector experienced slight improvements due to seasonal factors and demand from downstream construction and automotive sectors, while the chemical sector saw a decline in new orders and production indicators [10]. Absolute Prosperity Levels - The absolute prosperity levels and percentile values for emerging manufacturing sectors like automobiles and computer communication electronics are leading. The petrochemical sector's prosperity percentile is above 90%, benefiting from declining crude oil prices [2][13]. Declining Industries - Industries experiencing a downturn in October include petrochemicals, chemical fibers, non-ferrous metals, metal products, and electrical machinery. The decline in the petrochemical chain is linked to price adjustments, with the output price index for petrochemicals, chemical fibers, and chemicals dropping by 10.8, 2.0, and 3.4 points respectively [2][15][16]. - The electrical machinery sector, which includes both new energy-related products and home appliances, faced a decline primarily due to high base effects and reduced subsidies [15]. Emerging Industries - Emerging industries such as new-generation information technology, new energy vehicles, and the biopharmaceutical sector are leading in prosperity, with slight declines in energy-saving and environmental protection sectors. In October, the prosperity of new energy vehicles, biopharmaceuticals, and new-generation information technology increased by 14.9, 12.2, and 8.9 points respectively, marking three consecutive months of improvement [3][16][17]. - Export orders for emerging industries improved significantly, with October seeing increases exceeding 10 points for biopharmaceuticals, new-generation information technology, and new energy vehicles [3][16]. Construction Industry - The construction industry shows a divergence between real estate and infrastructure. Civil engineering construction increased by 8.1 points in October, ending a four-month decline. The basic drivers for infrastructure are clear, with new policy financial tools and special bonds allocated for investment construction [4][20]. - The real estate sector remains under pressure, with the real estate industry's prosperity declining by 1.7 points and the construction sector down by 6.7 points [4][20]. Service Sector - The service sector showed little change month-on-month, with significant improvements in accommodation, catering, and aviation due to holiday travel. The postal sector also saw a substantial increase driven by e-commerce promotions [4][22][24]. - The PMI for the service sector rose by 0.1 points to 50.2, indicating stability [23].