Group 1 - The CPI in October turned from a decrease of 0.3% in the previous month to an increase of 0.2%, indicating a positive shift in consumer prices [4] - Food prices decreased by 2.9%, but the decline narrowed by 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous month, impacting the CPI by approximately 0.54 percentage points [4] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2%, marking the highest increase since March 2024 and indicating a steady recovery in domestic consumption demand, particularly in service consumption [5] Group 2 - The PPI decreased by 2.1% year-on-year, but the decline narrowed by 0.2 percentage points for the third consecutive month, reflecting improvements in supply-demand relationships in key industries [7] - Prices in the photovoltaic equipment, battery manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing sectors saw a reduction in their decline by 1.4, 1.3, and 0.7 percentage points respectively, indicating a stabilization in these industries [7] - The manufacturing sector is experiencing a positive trend with price increases in various categories, such as 18.4% in arts and crafts, 3.3% in sports balls, and 2.1% in nutritional food manufacturing, driven by effective consumption-boosting policies [7] Group 3 - The overall economic vitality is steadily increasing, with domestic demand potential being released, as indicated by the positive inflation data [2] - The improvement in price data is comprehensive and solid, surpassing seasonal levels, reflecting a smoother economic internal circulation and enhanced growth quality [5] - Future inflation trends are expected to show a gradual recovery in CPI and alleviation of PPI deflationary pressures, contributing to a moderate upward shift in overall price levels [8]

Group 1 - In September, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat month-on-month and decreased by 2.3% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The PPI's month-on-month performance showed two main characteristics: first, improvements in supply and demand structures led to price stabilization in certain industries, notably a 3.8% increase in coal processing prices and a 2.5% increase in coal mining and washing prices, both rising for two consecutive months [1] - Second, domestic oil-related industry prices fell due to external factors, with a 2.7% decrease in oil extraction prices, a 1.5% decrease in refined petroleum product manufacturing prices, a 0.6% decrease in organic chemical raw material manufacturing prices, and a 0.2% decrease in chemical fiber manufacturing prices [1] Group 2 - Year-on-year, the effects of macroeconomic policies have become evident, with some industry prices showing positive changes, particularly in coal processing, coal mining and washing, photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing, and battery manufacturing, where price declines narrowed by 8.3, 3, 2.4, and 0.5 percentage points respectively [2] - The upgrading of industrial structures and the release of consumer potential have contributed to price increases in related industries, such as a 1.2% rise in electronic specialty materials manufacturing prices [2]

Core Viewpoint - The year-on-year decline in September PPI continues to narrow, driven by price increases in anti-involution policy benefiting industries and non-ferrous metal sectors [1] Group 1: Anti-involution Policy Benefiting Industries - Industries benefiting from anti-involution policies include coal processing, black metal smelting and rolling, coal mining and washing, photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing, battery manufacturing, and non-metallic mineral products, all showing a continued narrowing in year-on-year PPI decline [1] - The improvement in industrial product prices is primarily concentrated in upstream industries, with only localized price transmission observed in mid and downstream sectors, such as the photovoltaic equipment and components industry [1] Group 2: Non-ferrous Metal Sector - The non-ferrous metal sector, particularly copper prices, has seen significant increases driven by supply-side disruptions and the onset of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle [1] - Despite the improvements in industrial prices, a widespread price increase has not yet materialized across the board [1]

Core Insights - In September, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.3% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The effects of macroeconomic policies are becoming evident, leading to positive price changes in certain industries [1] Industry Analysis - The price declines in several industries have narrowed, indicating effective capacity management and improved market competition. The following industries saw reduced year-on-year price declines: - Coal processing: down 8.3 percentage points - Black metal smelting and rolling: down 3.4 percentage points - Coal mining and washing: down 3.0 percentage points - Photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing: down 2.4 percentage points - Battery manufacturing: down 0.5 percentage points - Non-metallic mineral products: down 0.4 percentage points - The combined downward impact on PPI from these six industries decreased by approximately 0.34 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] Price Trends - Structural upgrades and the release of consumer potential have led to price increases in related industries: - Aircraft manufacturing: up 1.4% year-on-year - Electronic special materials manufacturing: up 1.2% year-on-year - Wearable smart devices manufacturing: up 0.1% year-on-year - Policies aimed at boosting consumption are showing effects, with prices for arts and crafts and ceremonial goods rising by 14.7% year-on-year, and nutritional food manufacturing prices increasing by 1.8% year-on-year [1] Month-on-Month Analysis - The improvement in supply-demand structure has stabilized prices in certain industries: - Coal processing prices increased by 3.8% month-on-month - Coal mining and washing prices rose by 2.5% month-on-month - Black metal smelting and rolling prices increased by 0.2% month-on-month - Non-metallic mineral products and lithium-ion battery manufacturing prices decreased by 0.4% and 0.2% month-on-month, respectively, with declines narrowing by 0.6 and 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month [2]

Group 1 - In September, coal processing prices increased by 3.8% month-on-month, while prices in the coal mining and washing industry rose by 2.5% [1] - The prices in the black metal smelting and rolling processing industry saw a slight increase of 0.2%, marking two consecutive months of price rises across these sectors [1] - The price of photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing shifted from a decrease of 0.2% last month to an increase of 0.8% this month [1] Group 2 - Prices in the non-metallic mineral products industry and lithium-ion battery manufacturing decreased by 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively, with the decline rates narrowing by 0.6 and 0.3 percentage points compared to the previous month [1] - The reduction in prices for coal processing, black metal smelting and rolling processing, coal mining and washing, photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing, battery manufacturing, and non-metallic mineral products narrowed by 8.3, 3.4, 3.0, 2.4, 0.5, and 0.4 percentage points, respectively, compared to last month [1]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% month-on-month in September, while year-on-year it decreased by 0.3% [1][2] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth [1][3] - Food prices increased by 0.7% month-on-month, with seasonal price rises in fresh vegetables, eggs, fresh fruits, lamb, and beef, while pork and aquatic products saw price declines [2][3] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat month-on-month, with a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, but the rate of decline narrowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [4][5] - Improvements in supply-demand structure led to price stabilization in certain industries, such as coal processing and black metal smelting, which saw price increases [4][5] - Input factors, particularly the decline in international oil prices, contributed to lower prices in domestic oil-related industries [4][5]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% month-on-month in September, marking a shift from the previous month where it was flat [2] - Year-on-year, the CPI decreased by 0.3%, with the decline narrowing by 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month [3] - Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth [3] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat month-on-month, continuing a trend for two months [4] - Year-on-year, the PPI decreased by 2.3%, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month [5] - Improvements in supply-demand structure have stabilized prices in certain industries, such as coal processing and black metal smelting, which saw price increases [4][5]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In September 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, reversing from the previous month's stability, while year-on-year it decreased by 0.3% [3][4] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth [3][5] - Food prices decreased by 4.4% year-on-year, significantly impacting the overall CPI decline, with pork prices dropping by 17.0% and fresh vegetables by 13.7% [5][4] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained stable month-on-month, while the year-on-year decline narrowed to 2.3%, a reduction of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [3][8] - Improvements in supply-demand structures led to price stabilization in several industries, including coal processing and black metal smelting, which saw price increases [6][8] - The decline in oil prices influenced domestic oil-related industry prices, contributing to the overall PPI trend [7][8]

Core Viewpoint - The National Bureau of Statistics spokesperson, Fu Linghui, announced that recent efforts to promote industry self-discipline and resist disorderly competition have shown gradual effects, particularly in key industries [1] Group 1: Industry Price Changes - In August, the ex-factory prices in coal processing, black metal smelting and rolling industries, and coal mining and washing industries narrowed by 3.2% to 10.3% compared to the previous month [1] - The price decline in photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing, as well as new energy vehicle manufacturing, saw year-on-year reductions narrow by 2.8% and 0.6% respectively [1] - The downward impact of these five industries on the year-on-year Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by approximately 0.5 percentage points compared to the previous month [1]

Core Insights - The National Bureau of Statistics reported that recent industry self-regulation measures have shown positive effects, leading to a reduction in price declines in certain sectors [1] Group 1: Industry Performance - In August, the ex-factory prices in coal processing, black metal smelting and rolling, and coal mining and washing industries narrowed their decline by 3.2% to 10.3% compared to the previous month [1] - The price decline in photovoltaic equipment and components manufacturing, as well as in new energy vehicle manufacturing, decreased year-on-year by 2.8% and 0.6% respectively [1] - The impact of these five industries on the year-on-year Producer Price Index (PPI) has reduced by approximately 0.5 percentage points compared to the previous month [1]