Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report indicates that the likelihood of introducing additional stimulus policies in Q4 this year is low, primarily due to manageable growth pressures and positive developments in US-China tariff negotiations [1] - The manufacturing sector's recovery is weaker than market expectations, with a notable decline in manufacturing activity in October, primarily driven by production issues [1] - The drop in manufacturing activity is attributed to two main pressures: the impact of the October holiday leading to fewer working days and adjustments in production capacity by some companies following the implementation of anti-involution policies [1] Group 2 - In contrast to the manufacturing sector, the non-manufacturing sector saw a rebound in October, mainly supported by a recovery in the service industry [2] - The construction industry, while still in a contraction phase, shows signs of stabilization, with core constraints to recovery stemming from weakness in real estate-related sectors [2] - There is a trend of increased infrastructure investment activities, and if the pace of funding for infrastructure projects accelerates, it could provide stronger support for the recovery of the construction industry [2]

Manufacturing Sector Insights - July manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.3%, indicating a contraction in the sector[2] - Production index fell by 0.5 percentage points to 50.5%, while new orders index dropped by 0.8 percentage points to 49.4%, returning to the contraction zone[2] - New export orders declined by 0.6 percentage points to 47.1%, influenced by weakened export demand amid global manufacturing slowdowns[2] Price and Inventory Trends - Raw material purchase prices and factory gate prices showed a significant slowdown in contraction due to rising international crude oil prices and domestic price adjustments[2] - Overall inventory levels for raw materials and finished goods continued to decrease, indicating a sustained destocking trend[2] Enterprise Size Analysis - Large enterprises' manufacturing PMI fell to 50.3%, while small enterprises' PMI dropped to 46.4%, both down by 0.9 percentage points from the previous month[2] - Medium-sized enterprises saw a slight recovery, with PMI increasing by 0.9 percentage points to 49.5%[2] Non-Manufacturing Sector Performance - Non-manufacturing business activity index decreased by 0.4 percentage points to 50.1%, remaining above the expansion threshold[3] - The construction sector's index fell by 2.2 percentage points to 50.6%, impacted by extreme weather conditions affecting construction progress[3] - Service sector index slightly declined by 0.1 percentage points to 50.0%, indicating stability at the threshold[3] Overall Economic Outlook - The composite PMI output index decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 50.2%, reflecting a slowdown in economic expansion[3] - Future outlook suggests continued pressure on manufacturing due to seasonal factors and extreme weather conditions, with potential for further declines in August[3]