Core Viewpoint - In October, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.0%, reflecting a decline influenced by pre-holiday demand release and a complex international environment [1][2]. Group 1: PMI and Production Indices - The production index and new orders index for October were reported at 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, showing declines of 2.2 and 0.9 percentage points from the previous month [1]. - The PMI for large, medium, and small enterprises was recorded at 49.9%, 48.7%, and 47.1%, indicating decreases of 1.1, 0.1, and 1.1 percentage points, respectively [1]. - Large enterprises maintained production and new orders indices at 50.9% and 50.1%, remaining in the expansion zone for six consecutive months [1]. Group 2: Industry Performance - Three key industries—high-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods—sustained expansion with PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively [1]. - The production activity expectation index stood at 52.8%, indicating a continued optimistic outlook among most manufacturing enterprises [1]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The construction of a unified national market is progressing, leading to positive changes in market prices, with the equipment manufacturing purchase and factory price indices rising for three consecutive months [2]. - Despite a slight slowdown in production activities in October, new growth drivers and consumer goods manufacturing showed steady growth, providing a solid foundation for macroeconomic stability [2].

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - In October, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in production activities [1][2] - Both production index and new orders index fell to 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting a decline in manufacturing production and market demand [2] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with indices at 50.9% for production and 50.1% for new orders, indicating sustained demand in this segment [2][3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slight expansion in the sector [4] - The service industry business activity index increased to 50.2%, with significant growth in sectors closely related to consumer travel, such as rail and air transport, which saw indices above 60.0% [4] - The construction industry business activity index slightly decreased to 49.1%, but the business activity expectation index improved to 56.0%, suggesting a positive outlook for future market conditions [4] Group 3: Composite PMI Insights - The composite PMI output index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [5] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were recorded at 49.7% and 50.1%, respectively, contributing to the composite index's position at the critical point [5]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Analysis - In October, the manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in production activities [1][2] - Both production index and new orders index fell to 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting a decline in manufacturing production and market demand [2] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with indices at 50.9% for production and 50.1% for new orders, indicating sustained demand in this segment [2] Group 2: Key Industry Performance - High-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods industries continued to expand, with PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively, significantly above the overall manufacturing level [3] - Conversely, high-energy-consuming industries saw a PMI of 47.3%, indicating a decline in economic activity [3] - Market expectations remain optimistic, with a production and business activity expectation index of 52.8%, suggesting confidence among manufacturers [3] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points, indicating a slight recovery in this sector [4] - The service industry business activity index increased to 50.2%, with sectors like rail transport and accommodation showing strong activity levels due to holiday effects [4] - The construction industry business activity index fell to 49.1%, indicating a slight decline, but the business activity expectation index improved to 56.0%, reflecting better future outlooks [4] Group 4: Composite PMI Overview - The composite PMI output index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [5] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were recorded at 49.7% and 50.1%, respectively, contributing to the composite index's position at the critical point [5]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - In October, the manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) decreased to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in production activities [1][2] - Both production index and new orders index fell to 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting a decline in manufacturing production and market demand [2] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with indices at 50.9% for production and 50.1% for new orders, indicating sustained expansion in this segment [2][3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slight recovery in this sector [1][4] - The service industry business activity index increased to 50.2%, with sectors like railway transport and accommodation showing strong activity levels above 60.0% [4] - The construction industry business activity index slightly decreased to 49.1%, but the business activity expectation index improved to 56.0%, suggesting a more optimistic outlook [4] Group 3: Composite PMI Overview - The composite PMI output index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [1][5] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index were recorded at 49.7% and 50.1%, respectively, contributing to the composite index's position at the critical point [5]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - In October, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [2][3] - The production index and new orders index were reported at 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting declines of 2.2 and 0.9 percentage points, suggesting weakened production and market demand [3] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with large, medium, and small enterprises reporting PMIs of 49.9%, 48.7%, and 47.1%, respectively, indicating varying levels of economic activity [3] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index rose to 50.1%, an increase of 0.1 percentage points, indicating a slight expansion in the non-manufacturing sector [5] - The service sector's business activity index reached 50.2%, with significant growth in sectors closely related to consumer travel, such as rail and air transport, which exceeded 60.0% [5] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 49.1%, down 0.2 percentage points, indicating a slight decline in construction activity, although the business activity expectation index improved to 56.0% [5] Group 3: Composite PMI Insights - The Composite PMI Output Index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [7] - The manufacturing production index and non-manufacturing business activity index contributed to the composite index, reported at 49.7% and 50.1%, respectively [7]

（三）三大重点行业保持扩张。高技术制造业、装备制造业和消费品行业PMI分别为50.5%、50.2%和 50.1%，继续位于扩张区间，且明显高于制造业总体水平，行业支撑作用持续显现。高耗能行业PMI为 47.3%，比上月下降0.2个百分点，景气水平有所回落。 10月份，制造业采购经理指数为49.0%，比上月下降0.8个百分点；非制造业商务活动指数为50.1%，比 上月上升0.1个百分点；综合PMI产出指数为50.0%，比上月下降0.6个百分点，我国经济总体产出保持总 体稳定。 一、制造业采购经理指数有所回落 10月份，受"十一"假期前部分需求提前释放及国际环境更趋复杂等因素影响，制造业生产活动较上月放 缓，PMI降至49.0%。 （一）供需两端有所放缓。生产指数和新订单指数分别为49.7%和48.8%，比上月下降2.2个和0.9个百分 点，制造业企业生产和市场需求均有所回落。从行业看，农副食品加工、汽车、铁路船舶航空航天设备 等行业生产指数和新订单指数均位于52.0%及以上，产需两端较为活跃；纺织服装服饰、化学纤维及橡 胶塑料制品、非金属矿物制品等行业两个指数均低于临界点，行业供需偏弱。 （二）大型企业产需指数 ...

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Analysis - In October, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.0%, down 0.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity [4] - Both production index and new orders index fell to 49.7% and 48.8%, respectively, reflecting a decline in production and market demand [4] - Large enterprises maintained a PMI above the critical point, with indices at 50.9% for production and 50.1% for new orders, indicating sustained demand in this segment [4] Group 2: Key Industry Performance - High-tech manufacturing, equipment manufacturing, and consumer goods industries continued to expand, with PMIs of 50.5%, 50.2%, and 50.1%, respectively, all above the overall manufacturing level [5] - Conversely, high-energy-consuming industries saw a PMI of 47.3%, indicating a decline in economic activity [5] - Market expectations remain optimistic, with a production and business activity expectation index of 52.8%, suggesting confidence among manufacturers [5] Group 3: Non-Manufacturing PMI Insights - The Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index rose to 50.1%, up 0.1 percentage points, indicating a slight recovery in the non-manufacturing sector [6] - The service sector's business activity index increased to 50.2%, with significant growth in sectors related to consumer travel and spending, such as rail and air transport [6][7] - The construction sector's business activity index fell to 49.1%, indicating a slight decline, but the business activity expectation index improved to 56.0%, reflecting better future outlooks [7] Group 4: Composite PMI Overview - The Composite PMI Output Index stood at 50.0%, indicating overall stability in production and business activities across sectors [8] - The manufacturing production index was recorded at 49.7%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index was at 50.1%, contributing to the composite figure [8]

Core Insights - Shanghai's total import and export value reached 3.34 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of the year, marking a 5.4% increase year-on-year, with the growth rate accelerating by 0.9 percentage points compared to the first eight months of the year [1] Trade Performance - Exports totaled 1.48 trillion yuan, reflecting an 11.3% year-on-year increase, while imports amounted to 1.86 trillion yuan, showing a 1.1% growth [1] - The quarterly import and export values were 1.01 trillion yuan, 1.14 trillion yuan, and 1.19 trillion yuan respectively, with year-on-year changes of -2.5%, +7.2%, and +11.3% [1] - In September alone, the import and export value reached 405.9 billion yuan, surpassing the 400 billion yuan mark, with a year-on-year growth of 12.5% [1] Private Sector Contribution - Private enterprises accounted for 1.32 trillion yuan in import and export value, a 27.1% increase year-on-year, contributing 8.9 percentage points to the overall foreign trade growth [1] - The share of private enterprises in the total import and export value rose to 39.5%, an increase of 6.7 percentage points from the previous year, marking a historical high [1] Market Diversification - Imports and exports to emerging markets such as ASEAN, the Middle East, and Africa reached 474.82 billion yuan, 121.13 billion yuan, and 112.85 billion yuan respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 12.5%, 22.9%, and 32.5% [2] - Trade with India and Mexico also saw significant increases, with import and export values of 74.14 billion yuan and 60.69 billion yuan, reflecting year-on-year growth of 33% and 17.4% respectively [2] - Trade with the EU slightly declined by 0.4%, totaling 600.31 billion yuan [2] Export Products - Key export products included integrated circuits, general machinery, and electrical control devices, with export values of 150.54 billion yuan, 29 billion yuan, and 27.72 billion yuan, showing year-on-year growth of 10%, 25%, and 20.5% respectively [2] - The export of green shipping equipment, particularly liquid cargo ships, surged by 82.7% to 20.63 billion yuan [2] - Emerging products like electric passenger vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells reached an export value of 112.17 billion yuan, a 6.3% increase, with lithium battery exports alone growing by 20.7% to 32.15 billion yuan [2] Import Trends - High-tech product imports totaled 601.58 billion yuan, a 6.4% increase, outpacing overall import growth by 5.3 percentage points [3] - Significant growth was observed in the import of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, computers and components, and aircraft, with increases of 22.6%, 16.1%, and 1.2 times respectively [3] - Consumer goods imports amounted to 358.54 billion yuan, despite a 6.5% decline overall, with essential items like dairy, fruits, and meat showing growth rates of 19.7%, 15.3%, and 2.8% respectively [3] Bulk Commodity Imports - Bulk commodity imports reached 214.81 billion yuan, reflecting a 2.5% year-on-year increase, with metal ore imports growing by 10.4% [4]

Economic Overview - In the first three quarters of 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year, exceeding the government's target of 5%[7] - The GDP growth rates for the first, second, and third quarters were 5.4%, 5.2%, and 4.8% respectively, indicating a trend of high growth followed by a decline[7] Export and Production - In September, China's export value increased by 8.3% year-on-year, a rise of 4.0 percentage points from August[6] - The industrial added value for large-scale enterprises grew by 6.5% year-on-year in September, up 1.3 percentage points from the previous month[6] - The manufacturing PMI for September was 49.8, indicating a slight recovery but remaining below the growth threshold for six consecutive months[10] Price Index and Inflation - The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.3% year-on-year in September, with the decline narrowing by 0.6 percentage points from the previous month[6] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.0% year-on-year in September, marking the fifth consecutive month of increase[6] Investment and Consumption - Fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) decreased by 0.5% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025, with real estate investment dropping by 13.9%[11] - Retail sales in September grew by 3.0% year-on-year, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from the previous month[12] Financial Indicators - In September, the total social financing (TSF) increased by 35,296 billion yuan, exceeding expectations but still showing a year-on-year decrease of 2,339 billion yuan[23] - The M1 money supply growth rate rose to 7.2%, reflecting improved liquidity in the economy[6] Risks and Outlook - The report highlights risks including potential overseas economic recession, weak high-frequency economic data in China, and uncertainties surrounding U.S.-China trade relations[32] - The overall economic growth is expected to show a pattern of high growth followed by a decline, with a likelihood of achieving the annual target of 5%[27]

Inflation Trends - Core CPI in September increased by 0.9% year-on-year, continuing its upward trend, significantly outperforming the overall CPI which decreased by 0.3% due to falling pork prices[6] - Industrial consumer goods prices rose by 1.8%, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth, driven partly by rising prices of gold and copper[6] Price Dynamics - Gold jewelry and platinum prices increased by 42.1% and 33.6% year-on-year, respectively, reflecting the impact of international commodity price fluctuations[6] - The PPI decline narrowed to 2.3% year-on-year in September, with significant contributions from coal processing and black metal smelting industries, reducing the downward pressure on PPI by approximately 0.34 percentage points[6] Consumer Behavior - The shift from a "price war" to a "value war" in consumer goods indicates an improvement in supply quality, with household appliance CPI trends diverging from copper price movements[6] - Strong demand for personalized and upgraded products is evident, with prices for certain categories like arts and crafts increasing by 14.7% year-on-year[6] Economic Outlook - The report suggests that the main drivers of economic growth are shifting from external demand to high-quality domestic demand, indicating a structural transformation in the economy[6] - Future inflation dynamics will largely depend on internal policies, with expectations for continued support for domestic demand through fiscal and monetary measures[6]