Price Trends - In September, gold and platinum jewelry prices increased by 42.1% and 33.6% year-on-year, respectively, driven by rising international gold prices and strong consumer demand[3] - Non-food prices rose by 0.7% year-on-year, with core CPI increasing by 1.0%, marking the first time in 19 months that it reached this level[4] - Food prices fell by 4.4% year-on-year, primarily due to a significant drop in pork prices, which decreased by 17.0%[4] Industrial Production - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in September, but the decline was less severe than the previous month's drop of 2.9%[4] - Prices for coal processing and black metal smelting saw a reduction in their year-on-year decline by 8.3 and 3.4 percentage points, respectively[3] Economic Outlook - The macroeconomic policy remains accommodative to support economic recovery, with expectations for continued low interest rates to stimulate credit and domestic demand[7] - The CPI is projected to rebound in October due to increased consumer activity during the "Golden Week" holiday, with expectations for a significant rise in travel and accommodation prices[9]

Group 1: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Insights - In September, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year, while it increased by 0.1% month-on-month [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first return to a 1% increase in nearly 19 months [1][4] - The decline in CPI was primarily attributed to the "carryover effect," with food prices dropping by 4.4%, significantly impacting the overall CPI [4][6] Group 2: Producer Price Index (PPI) Insights - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.3% year-on-year in September, with the month-on-month figure remaining flat [1][6] - The year-on-year decline in PPI has narrowed by 0.6 percentage points compared to the previous month, indicating a potential stabilization in producer prices [6][9] - The prices of production materials showed a year-on-year decline of 2.4%, but the decrease has lessened compared to previous months, suggesting some recovery in production material pricing [8][10] Group 3: Economic Factors and Market Trends - The improvement in price indices is attributed to the release of consumer potential, industrial structure upgrades, and the continuous optimization of market competition [1][10] - Various macroeconomic policies are showing positive effects, leading to a reduction in the year-on-year price decline in several industries, including coal processing and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing [10][11] - The overall market is expected to see a gradual recovery, with projections indicating that the PPI decline will narrow in the latter half of 2025 due to improved market conditions [11]

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: Consumer Price Index (CPI) Insights - In September, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.1% month-on-month, while year-on-year it decreased by 0.3% [1][2] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth and the first time in 19 months that it returned to a 1% increase [4] - Food prices saw a month-on-month increase of 0.7%, with seasonal price rises in fresh vegetables, eggs, fresh fruits, lamb, and beef, while pork and aquatic product prices fell by 0.7% and 1.8% respectively [3][4] Group 2: Producer Price Index (PPI) Insights - The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained flat month-on-month for two consecutive months, 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 [5][6] - Key industries such as coal processing and black metal smelting saw price increases, while oil-related industries experienced price declines due to falling international oil prices [5][6] - The ongoing construction of a unified national market and improvements in market competition have contributed to a narrowing of price declines in various sectors [7]

Core Insights - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) have shown a narrowing decline in September, benefiting from low base effects and the effectiveness of anti-involution and consumption promotion policies [1][3]. CPI Analysis - In September, the CPI increased by 0.1% month-on-month, while the year-on-year decline was 0.3%, a reduction of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month [1]. - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.0% year-on-year, marking the first return to a 1% increase in nearly 19 months [1][3]. - Food prices fell by 4.4%, contributing significantly to the overall CPI decline, with the tail effect accounting for approximately -0.8 percentage points of the CPI change [3]. PPI Analysis - The PPI remained flat month-on-month for two consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 2.3%, narrowing by 0.6 percentage points from the previous month [1][5]. - Factors contributing to the PPI's performance include improved supply-demand structures and the impact of international oil price declines on domestic oil-related industries [5]. - Certain industries, such as coal processing and black metal smelting, saw reduced year-on-year price declines, contributing to a decrease in the overall PPI decline by approximately 0.34 percentage points [5]. Industry Trends - The modernization of the industrial system and the release of consumption potential have led to price increases in related industries, with aircraft manufacturing prices rising by 1.4% and electronic materials by 1.2% year-on-year [6]. - Policies aimed at boosting consumption are showing effects, with significant price increases in high-quality and upgraded consumer goods, such as a 14.7% rise in arts and crafts products [6]. - Analysts predict that the year-on-year decline in PPI may narrow to below -2.0% in the fourth quarter due to various supportive policies and market conditions [6].

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]

PPI同比降幅继续收窄 智通财经APP获悉，10月15日，国家统计局城市司首席统计师董莉娟解读2025年9月份CPI和PPI数据， 2025年9月份核心CPI同比涨幅持续扩大，PPI同比降幅继续收窄。9月份，消费市场运行总体平稳，居民 消费价格指数(CPI)环比上涨0.1%，同比下降0.3%，扣除食品和能源价格的核心CPI同比上涨1.0%，涨 幅连续第5个月扩大。全国统一大市场建设纵深推进，市场竞争秩序持续优化，工业生产者出厂价格指 数(PPI)环比继续持平；同比下降2.3%，降幅比上月收窄0.6个百分点。 原文如下： 国家统计局城市司首席统计师董莉娟解读2025年9月份CPI和PPI数据 2025年9月份核心CPI同比涨幅持续扩大 二、PPI环比持平，同比降幅继续收窄 PPI环比连续两个月持平。本月PPI环比运行的主要特点：一是供需结构改善带动部分行业价格明显企 稳。煤炭加工价格环比上涨3.8%，煤炭开采和洗选业价格上涨2.5%，黑色金属冶炼和压延加工业价格 上涨0.2%，均连续两个月上涨，光伏设备及元器件制造价格由上月下降0.2%转为上涨0.8%；非金属矿 物制品业、锂离子电池制造价格分别下降0.4%和0 ...

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 Insights - The Producer Price Index (PPI) remained stable month-on-month for two consecutive months, indicating a stabilization in prices across various industries driven by improved supply-demand dynamics [1][2] - Year-on-year, the PPI decreased by 2.3%, but the decline was less severe than the previous month, reflecting the positive impact of macroeconomic policies and structural adjustments in certain industries [2] Group 1: Month-on-Month PPI Analysis - The PPI showed notable month-on-month price increases in coal processing (up 3.8%), coal mining and washing (up 2.5%), and black metal smelting and rolling (up 0.2%), all of which have risen for two consecutive months [1] - Prices for photovoltaic equipment and components shifted from a decrease of 0.2% last month to an increase of 0.8% this month, indicating a recovery in this sector [1] - Conversely, prices in the petroleum-related industries declined due to falling international oil prices, with oil extraction prices down 2.7% and refined petroleum product manufacturing prices down 1.5% [1] Group 2: Year-on-Year PPI Trends - The year-on-year decline in PPI was influenced by a lower comparison base from the previous year, with several industries showing reduced price declines, including coal processing and black metal smelting [2] - The construction of a unified national market has led to improved price stability in various sectors, with significant reductions in price declines for coal processing (down 8.3%), black metal smelting (down 3.4%), and coal mining (down 3.0%) [2] - Upgrades in industrial structure and the release of consumer potential have resulted in price increases in specific sectors, such as aircraft manufacturing (up 1.4%) and electronic materials (up 1.2%) [2]

2025年9月份核心CPI同比涨幅持续扩大 PPI同比降幅继续收窄 ——国家统计局城市司首席统计师董莉娟解读2025年9月份CPI和PPI数据 CPI同比下降0.3%，降幅比上月收窄0.1个百分点。CPI同比下降，主要是翘尾影响所致。本月CPI-0.3% 的同比变动中，翘尾影响约为-0.8个百分点，今年价格变动的新影响约为0.5个百分点。分类别看，食品 和能源价格下降。其中，食品价格下降4.4%，降幅比上月扩大0.1个百分点，影响CPI同比下降约0.83个 百分点，是影响CPI同比下降的主要因素。食品中，猪肉、鲜菜、鸡蛋和鲜果价格分别下降17.0%、 13.7%、13.5%和4.2%，合计影响CPI同比下降约0.78个百分点；牛肉和羊肉价格分别上涨4.6%和0.8%， 其中羊肉价格为连续下降44个月后首次转涨。能源价格下降2.7%，影响CPI同比下降约0.20个百分点。 扣除食品和能源价格的核心CPI同比上涨1.0%，涨幅连续第5个月扩大，为近19个月以来涨幅首次回到 1%。其中，扣除能源的工业消费品价格上涨1.8%，涨幅连续第5个月扩大。工业消费品中，金饰品和 铂金饰品价格分别上涨42.1%和33.6%，家 ...