Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes that in October, various demand indicators such as exports and real estate may decline due to base effects and policy adjustments, while focusing on the recovery of consumption below the limit. The "14th Five-Year Plan" is expected to provide ongoing growth momentum through increased investment in public welfare and basic livelihood projects [2][3]. Group 1: Economic Indicators - In September, consumption related to holidays performed poorly due to the overlap of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day, but October is expected to see a rebound in growth driven by these holidays [2]. - The average growth rate of consumption below the limit (excluding catering) is projected to improve from 2.7% in 2023 to 3.55% in 2024, and further to 4.24% in the first three quarters of 2025. The year-on-year growth rate for September was 3.77%, with an expected rise to around 5% in October [2][3]. - In 2019, the growth rate of consumption below the limit (excluding catering) was 10.6%, indicating significant room for recovery. In 2024, 52.2% of social retail sales will come from this category, making its recovery crucial for overall retail performance [2][3]. Group 2: Price Trends - CPI is expected to show a narrowing year-on-year decline, with a forecast of around -0.1% for October. PPI is projected to decline slightly to around -2.4% year-on-year [5][14]. - Food prices are expected to decrease, with pork prices down 8.1% and egg prices down 7.5%. Conversely, vegetable prices are expected to rise by 3.4% due to seasonal factors [14][15]. Group 3: Production and Trade - Industrial production growth is anticipated to slow to around 5.5% in October, influenced by seasonal effects and weakening high-frequency indicators [16]. - Export growth is expected to decline to around 3.5% year-on-year in October due to high base effects from the previous year, while imports are projected to grow by 1% [18][19]. Group 4: Investment and Real Estate - Fixed asset investment growth is expected to decline to around -0.8% for the first ten months of the year, with real estate investment down 14.5% [20]. - Real estate sales area growth is projected to be around -15% in October, with significant declines noted in major cities [21]. Group 5: Retail Sales - Social retail sales growth is expected to be around 3.0% in October, with consumption below the limit projected to grow by 5% [22]. - The automotive sector is expected to see a decline in retail growth, while catering and consumption below the limit are anticipated to recover due to holiday effects [22]. Group 6: Financial Indicators - New social financing is expected to reach 1.1 trillion, a decrease of 200 billion from the previous year, with a stock growth rate of around 8.6% [23]. - M2 is projected to remain stable at around 8.4% year-on-year, while new M1 is expected to be around 6% [23][24].

Group 1: Economic Outlook - In October, limited consumption is expected to rebound, with a projected growth rate of around 5% for limited goods consumption, up from 3.77% in September[2] - The average growth rate for limited goods consumption (excluding catering) is forecasted to be 2.7% in 2023, 3.55% in 2024, and 4.24% in the first three quarters of 2025[3] - The contribution of limited goods consumption (excluding catering) to total retail sales is significant, accounting for 52.2% in 2024[3] Group 2: Price Trends - CPI is expected to show a slight year-on-year decline of around -0.1% in October, with a month-on-month change of approximately 0%[4] - PPI is projected to decrease by -0.2% month-on-month and slightly worsen to -2.4% year-on-year in October[4] Group 3: Production and Trade - Industrial production growth is anticipated to slow to about 5.5% in October[5] - Export growth is expected to decline to around 3.5% year-on-year in October, while imports are projected to grow by 1%[5][13] Group 4: Investment and Real Estate - Fixed asset investment growth is forecasted to drop to -0.8% for the period from January to October, with real estate investment down by -14.5%[5][17] - Real estate sales area growth is expected to be around -15% in October, with major developers experiencing a 41.9% year-on-year decrease in sales[5][18] Group 5: Financial Indicators - New social financing is expected to reach 1.1 trillion yuan in October, a decrease of 200 billion yuan compared to the previous year[6][24] - M2 growth is projected to be around 8.4% year-on-year, while new M1 is expected to be approximately 6%[6][24]