Core Insights - The manufacturing PMI in November increased to 49.2%, indicating a slight improvement in manufacturing activity, while the non-manufacturing business activity index decreased to 49.5%, reflecting a decline in non-manufacturing sectors [1][2][4] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI rose by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, with most sub-indices showing improvement, suggesting a stabilization in production activities and a recovery in demand [2] - The production index and new orders index for manufacturing were at 50.0% and 49.2%, respectively, both showing increases of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points from last month [2] - The new export orders index improved significantly to 47.6%, up by 1.7 percentage points [2] - The purchasing price index for raw materials rose to 53.6%, indicating a faster increase in raw material prices, while the ex-factory price index increased to 48.2%, showing a narrowing decline in finished product prices [2] - High-tech manufacturing maintained expansion with a PMI of 50.1%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sectors saw slight declines in their PMIs [2] Business Activity by Enterprise Size - Small enterprises showed a significant recovery with a PMI of 49.1%, up by 2.0 percentage points, marking a six-month high [3] - Large enterprises experienced a decline in PMI to 49.3%, down by 0.6 percentage points, while medium-sized enterprises saw a slight improvement to 48.9% [3] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index fell to 49.5%, down by 0.6 percentage points, primarily due to seasonal effects from the high base during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival [4] - The service sector's business activity index decreased to 49.5%, reflecting a 0.7 percentage point drop, but is expected to recover as year-end consumption demand increases [4] - The financial sector showed strong performance with business activity and new orders indices rising above 55%, indicating robust activity in banking and capital market services [4] - The construction sector's business activity index improved to 49.6%, up by 0.5 percentage points, driven by accelerated project progress and supportive financial policies [4] Policy and Economic Outlook - Experts suggest that the slight recovery in manufacturing PMI indicates improved market confidence, but caution that the index remains below the threshold, highlighting ongoing economic pressures [5] - There is a call for enhanced macroeconomic policy measures to stimulate demand and support investment, particularly as the year-end approaches [5][6] - Anticipated policy support and the release of pent-up demand are expected to stabilize investment and consumption, contributing to a positive economic close for the year [6]

Core Insights - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November is 49.2%, showing a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a modest improvement in manufacturing sentiment [1][2] - The non-manufacturing business activity index decreased to 49.5%, down 0.6 percentage points from last month, reflecting a decline in non-manufacturing sentiment [1][4] - The comprehensive PMI output index fell to 49.7%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting overall economic stability [1] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI increased to 49.2%, with most sub-indices showing improvement, indicating a stabilization in production activities and a recovery in demand [2] - The production index and new orders index for manufacturing are at 50.0% and 49.2%, respectively, both up by 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points from last month [2] - The new export orders index rose to 47.6%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points, suggesting a stabilization in export demand [2] - The purchasing price index for raw materials increased to 53.6%, up 1.1 percentage points, indicating rising input costs [2] - High-tech manufacturing PMI remains above the critical point at 50.1%, continuing to show growth for ten consecutive months [2] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index decreased to 49.5%, reflecting a slowdown primarily due to high base effects from the previous holiday season [4] - The service sector index fell to 49.5%, down 0.7 percentage points, indicating a decline in service-related activities [4] - Financial services and information services showed strong performance, with indices above 55%, indicating robust activity in these sectors [4] Enterprise Size Analysis - Small enterprises showed a significant recovery with a PMI of 49.1%, up 2.0 percentage points, marking a six-month high [3] - Medium-sized enterprises' PMI increased to 48.9%, up 0.2 percentage points, indicating slight improvement [3] - Large enterprises' PMI decreased to 49.3%, down 0.6 percentage points, reflecting a decline in sentiment [3] Policy and Economic Outlook - Experts suggest that the slight recovery in manufacturing PMI indicates improved market confidence, but caution that the index remains below the neutral line, highlighting ongoing economic pressures [5] - There is a call for enhanced macroeconomic policy measures to stimulate demand and support economic growth [5][6] - Anticipated policy support and year-end demand are expected to release investment and consumption-related needs, contributing to a stable economic finish for the year [6]

Group 1: Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November is reported at 49.2%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an improvement in the manufacturing sector's economic conditions [1][2] - The production index and new orders index for November are at 50.0% and 49.2%, respectively, with increases of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points, suggesting a recovery in both production and demand [2] - Small enterprises show significant improvement with a PMI of 49.1%, up 2.0 percentage points, marking the highest level in six months [2] Group 2: Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index for November is at 49.5%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a decline in the non-manufacturing sector's economic conditions [4] - The service industry is experiencing a seasonal decline due to the high base effect from the previous month’s holidays, contributing to the drop in the non-manufacturing index [4] - The construction industry shows signs of recovery with a business activity index of 49.6%, up 0.5 percentage points, and a business activity expectation index of 57.9%, indicating increased confidence among construction firms [4][5] Group 3: Market Expectations - The production and business activity expectation index for November is at 53.1%, reflecting increased confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding market development [3] - Analysts predict that the manufacturing sector will continue to stabilize and recover, supported by year-end project accelerations and effective policy implementations [3][5] - The service sector maintains a positive outlook despite a slight decline in the business activity expectation index, which remains at a high level of 55.9% [4]

具体来看，产需两端有所改善。11月份，生产指数和新订单指数分别为50.0%和49.2%，比上月上升0.3 个和0.4个百分点，其中生产指数升至临界点，制造业产需两端均有改善。 "海外节日购物季备货需求带动出口趋稳，推动市场需求整体回暖。需求端恢复对企业的生产意愿有所 提振，制造业生产活动平稳运行。"中国民生银行首席经济学家温彬表示。 小型企业PMI明显回升。11月份，大型企业PMI为49.3%，比上月下降0.6个百分点，景气水平回落；中 型企业PMI为48.9%，比上月上升0.2个百分点，景气度有所改善；小型企业PMI为49.1%，比上月上升 2.0个百分点，为近6个月高点，景气水平显著回升。 高技术制造业保持扩张。11月份，高技术制造业PMI为50.1%，连续10个月位于临界点以上，相关行业 继续保持增长。装备制造业和消费品行业PMI分别为49.8%和49.4%，比上月下降0.4个和0.7个百分点。 高耗能行业PMI为48.4%，比上月上升1.1个百分点，景气水平低位回升。 市场预期稳中有升。霍丽慧表示，11月份，生产经营活动预期指数为53.1%，比上月上升0.3个百分点， （下转A02版） （上接A01版 ...

Core Viewpoints - The PMI for November shows limited recovery, primarily influenced by high inventory levels and the fading effects of holidays [2][4][88] - In the manufacturing sector, the PMI increased slightly to 49.2%, reflecting weak overall performance despite a low base [2][10][44] - The production index remains weak, with only a minor increase to the threshold line of 50%, indicating ongoing production challenges [2][10][19] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI rose by 0.2 percentage points to 49.2%, with production and new orders indices showing slight improvements of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points, respectively [5][44][89] - High inventory levels from previous months continue to constrain current production, with the finished goods inventory index decreasing to 47.3% [2][19][87] - Key industries such as high-tech manufacturing and consumer goods have seen their PMIs fall into contraction territory, while energy-intensive industries have shown some improvement [3][22][88] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, primarily due to a high base from the previous month and the impact of holiday effects [3][36][59] - Service industries, including retail and hospitality, experienced declines in their PMIs, while sectors like telecommunications and financial services remained in a high growth zone [3][36][88] - The construction sector's PMI improved to 49.6%, with significant increases in new orders and employment indices, indicating a potential recovery in this area [30][36][76] Economic Outlook - The short-term disturbances from high inventory levels are expected to dissipate, and with supportive fiscal policies being implemented, economic growth is anticipated to remain resilient [4][42][88] - The easing of debt-related investment constraints is reflected in the improvements seen in energy-intensive and construction sectors [4][42][88] - Overall, the combination of external demand stability and the rollout of fiscal measures is projected to support economic resilience through the end of the year [4][42][88]

Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Insights - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November is reported at 49.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from October, indicating improved market confidence [1] - The production index and new orders index are at 50.0% and 49.2%, respectively, both showing improvements of 0.3 and 0.4 percentage points from October, with the production index reaching the critical point [1] - The new export orders index rose to 47.6%, an increase of 1.7 percentage points from October, reflecting a stabilization in manufacturing exports due to improved external trade conditions [1][2] Group 2: Enterprise Size and Industry Performance - Large enterprises' PMI decreased to 49.3%, down 0.6 percentage points from October, indicating a decline in economic sentiment, while medium-sized enterprises' PMI increased to 48.9%, up 0.2 percentage points [2] - Small enterprises' PMI rose significantly to 49.1%, an increase of 2.0 percentage points, marking the highest level in six months [2] - High-tech manufacturing PMI remains above the critical point at 50.1%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods industries saw declines in their PMIs to 49.8% and 49.4%, respectively [2] Group 3: Future Expectations and Economic Outlook - The production and business activity expectation index is at 53.1%, up 0.3 percentage points from October, indicating increased confidence among manufacturing enterprises regarding market developments [2] - December is anticipated to be a crucial month for policy implementation and capital investment, with expectations of stable recovery in manufacturing market demand driven by the "14th Five-Year Plan" and improved foreign trade conditions [3] - Non-manufacturing PMI for November is at 49.5%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points from October, reflecting a slowdown in service-related activities, although positive factors such as financial activities and construction recovery are noted [4]

Core Viewpoints - The PMI for November shows limited recovery, primarily influenced by high inventory levels and the fading effects of holidays [2][4][87] - The manufacturing PMI increased slightly to 49.2%, up 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but remains weak overall [5][88] - The non-manufacturing PMI fell to 49.5%, marking a decline into contraction territory, largely due to a high base from the previous month and the end of holiday effects [3][87] Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI reflects a "weak improvement" with production indices underperforming compared to new orders [2][9] - The production index rose only 0.3 percentage points to the neutral line of 50%, indicating continued weakness in overall production [2][9] - New orders index improved by 0.4 percentage points to 49.2%, slightly better than the same period last year [2][9] Inventory and Production Constraints - High inventory levels from previous months are constraining current production, with a notable "stockpiling" phenomenon observed in September [18][86] - The finished goods inventory index decreased to 47.3%, down 0.8 percentage points, suggesting a faster pace of inventory reduction [18][86] - The purchasing volume index increased by 0.5 percentage points to 49.5%, but this recovery is weaker compared to the previous month's decline [18][86] Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sectors also dropped into contraction [21][87] - Conversely, high-energy sectors saw a PMI increase of 1.1 percentage points to 48.4%, indicating some improvement [21][87] - The construction sector's PMI rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, reflecting ongoing expansion in civil engineering activities [29][87] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The service sector PMI decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 49.5%, with declines across various industries including retail, accommodation, and transportation [3][35] - Despite the overall decline, certain sectors like railway transport and financial services maintained high activity levels, with indices above 55% [3][35] - The construction sector's business activity index showed improvement, with expectations for continued growth [29][35] Economic Outlook - The short-term disturbances from high inventory levels are expected to dissipate, and with supportive fiscal policies, economic growth is anticipated to remain resilient [4][41][87] - The easing of debt-related investment constraints is reflected in the improvements seen in high-energy and construction sectors [4][41][87] - Overall, the combination of external demand stability and the implementation of fiscal policies is projected to support economic resilience through the end of the year [4][41][87]

Manufacturing PMI Insights - November Manufacturing PMI increased slightly to 49.2%, up 0.2 percentage points from October's 49%[2] - Production index rose marginally by 0.3 percentage points to 50%, indicating weak production performance[8] - New orders index improved by 0.4 percentage points to 49.2%, slightly better than the same period last year[2] Inventory and Production Constraints - High inventory levels from previous months continue to constrain current production, with finished goods inventory index at 47.3%, down 0.8 percentage points[3] - The purchasing quantity index rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.5%, but this increase is weaker compared to the previous month's decline of 2.6 percentage points[3] Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1%, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods sectors dropped into contraction territory at 49.8% and 49.4% respectively[3] - High-energy consumption industries saw a PMI increase of 1.1 percentage points to 48.4%, reflecting some improvement in investment dynamics[3] Non-Manufacturing PMI Trends - Non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, down 0.7 percentage points, entering contraction territory primarily due to high base effects and holiday impact[4] - Service sector indices for shopping, accommodation, transportation, and tourism all showed declines, with real estate and residential services below critical levels[4] Economic Outlook - Despite short-term disruptions from high inventory, the economy is expected to maintain resilience due to supportive fiscal policies and sustained external demand[4] - The construction sector's PMI rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, indicating potential for continued improvement in business activity[22]

Manufacturing Sector - The manufacturing PMI for November 2025 is 49.2%, a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, but still below the seasonal level[2][5] - New export orders index rose significantly by 1.7 percentage points to 47.6%, driven by the easing of US-China tariffs and improved trade conditions[5][19] - Small enterprise PMI increased by 2.0 percentage points to 49.1%, marking a six-month high, indicating a recovery in the external trade environment[5][12] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing PMI decreased to 49.5%, down 0.7 percentage points from the previous month, reflecting a decline in service-related activities post-holiday[2][28] - The construction PMI rose by 0.5 percentage points to 49.6%, indicating a low-level recovery in building activities, supported by ongoing infrastructure projects[32][34] Price and Inventory Dynamics - Raw material purchase prices and factory gate prices indices increased to 53.6% and 48.2%, respectively, showing an improvement in the supply-demand relationship[24][25] - The finished goods inventory index fell by 0.8 percentage points to 47.3%, indicating a faster reduction in inventory levels, which may support future price increases[24][27]

Economic Indicators - The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November is at 49.2%, a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month, indicating economic improvement[1] - The composite PMI output index is at 49.7%, suggesting overall stability in production and business activities[1] - The production index stands at 50.0%, reflecting stability in manufacturing production[2] Sector Performance - High-tech manufacturing PMI is at 50.1%, indicating expansion, while equipment manufacturing and consumer goods PMIs are at 49.8% and 49.4%, respectively, both in contraction territory[1] - New orders index is at 49.2%, showing a low-level recovery in market demand, but still weaker than production levels[3] - New export orders index increased to 47.6%, a rise of 1.7 percentage points, with significant improvements across various sectors[3] Price Trends - The purchasing price index for raw materials is at 53.6%, up 1.1 percentage points, indicating rising input costs[7] - The factory price index is at 48.2%, reflecting a narrowing decline in output prices[7] Non-Manufacturing Sector - The non-manufacturing business activity index decreased to 49.5%, a drop of 0.6 percentage points, indicating a slowdown in non-manufacturing activities[8] - The construction business activity index improved to 49.6%, showing low-level recovery in the construction sector[8] Overall Outlook - The overall economic activity is stabilizing, with expectations for continued upward momentum into December, supporting the annual GDP growth target of around 5%[1][9] - The report highlights the resilience of exports, with a 10.0% year-on-year increase in container throughput at ports in November[4]