Core Insights - The economic indicators for October showed a downward trend due to factors such as last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand [1][3][4] - Despite the challenges, there are positive signs in the economy, particularly in service retail sales and the manufacturing of high-tech products [1][4][9] - The need for stronger growth policies is increasing to counteract the current economic pressures and promote recovery [1][12][13] Economic Performance - In October, the industrial added value and service production index both recorded their lowest monthly growth rates of the year, with industrial added value growing by 4.9%, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, and service production index growing by 4.6%, down 1 percentage point [3][4] - Fixed asset investment from January to October decreased by 1.7%, with infrastructure investment down by 0.1% and real estate development investment down by 14.7% [5][11] - The total retail sales of consumer goods in October grew by 2.9%, marking the lowest monthly growth rate of the year [4][5] Sectoral Analysis - High-tech manufacturing sectors, such as equipment manufacturing, saw an increase of 8%, indicating a shift towards mid-to-high-end manufacturing [4][7] - Investment in high-tech fields, including new energy and artificial intelligence, is expanding, with aerospace and information services seeing significant growth rates of 19.7% and 32.7%, respectively [5][11] - The disparity between high-tech industries and traditional sectors is widening, with high-tech manufacturing and services showing robust growth while traditional sectors face challenges [7][12] Policy Implications - The introduction of 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and another 500 billion yuan in local debt limits is aimed at stabilizing the economy, although the effects are expected to take time to materialize [11][12] - There is a call for additional fiscal measures to support consumer spending and investment, particularly in the real estate sector, to prevent further declines [12][13] - The overall economic stability is seen as a foundation for achieving the annual growth target of around 5% [9][12]

Core Viewpoint - The economic indicators for October show a downward trend influenced by last year's high base, deep adjustments in the real estate sector, and weak domestic demand, although there are still positive signs in certain areas such as service retail growth and advancements in high-tech manufacturing [2][3][4]. Economic Indicators - In October, the industrial added value and service production index both recorded the lowest monthly growth rates of the year, with industrial added value growing by 4.9%, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, and service production growing by 4.6%, down 1 percentage point [3]. - The social retail sales growth rate for October was 2.9%, the lowest monthly growth rate of the year, with fixed asset investment (excluding rural households) declining by 1.7% year-on-year from January to October [4]. - The total import and export volume in October grew by 0.1%, with exports decreasing by 0.8% and imports increasing by 1.4%, reflecting a significant drop in growth compared to the previous month [5]. Policy Measures - A new policy package involving 500 billion yuan in new policy financial tools and 500 billion yuan in local debt limits has been introduced to stimulate investment and support local government finances [2][8]. - The effectiveness of these policies is expected to take time to materialize, with projections indicating significant impacts by the first quarter of 2026 [8][9]. Sectoral Performance - High-tech manufacturing sectors, such as equipment manufacturing and information technology services, continue to show robust growth, with equipment manufacturing value increasing by 8% and information technology services growing by 13% [3][4]. - Investment in high-tech sectors like aerospace and information services has seen substantial growth, with aerospace manufacturing investment increasing by 19.7% and information services by 32.7% from January to October [4]. Economic Outlook - Despite the downward pressure on economic indicators, achieving the annual growth target of around 5% remains likely, although there is a growing necessity for enhanced growth stabilization policies to address weak demand and the real estate market's challenges [9][10]. - Recommendations for policy adjustments include increasing fiscal spending, optimizing expenditure structures, and implementing further monetary easing to support economic recovery [10].

Economic Overview - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned from decline to increase, rising by 0.2% year-on-year, compared to a decrease of 0.3% in the previous month. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2%, with the growth rate expanding by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, marking six consecutive months of growth acceleration [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.1% year-on-year in October, but the decline narrowed by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, continuing a trend of three months of narrowing [1] Industry Performance - The prices in industries such as lithium-ion battery manufacturing and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing showed month-on-month increases of 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively, indicating a positive effect from the regulation of market competition [1] - The service sector's production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year in October, although the growth rate slowed compared to the previous month due to a higher base from the same period last year. However, the service sector's growth remains stable when viewed over two years and cumulative growth [1] Consumer Behavior - The holiday economy has had a significant impact, with retail sales of consumer goods continuing to grow. In October, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year, with sales of products related to the trade-in of old goods maintaining rapid growth [2] - Retail sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies increased by 23.2% and 13.5%, respectively, in the retail sector above designated size [2] - Increased travel during holidays has expanded consumption in tourism and cultural services, with service retail sales growing by 5.3% year-on-year from January to October, outpacing the growth rate of goods retail sales [2]

Economic Overview - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) turned from a decline to an increase, rising by 0.2% year-on-year, compared to a decrease of 0.3% in the previous month. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2%, with the growth rate expanding by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, marking six consecutive months of growth acceleration [1][3]. Producer Price Index (PPI) Trends - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a year-on-year decline of 2.1% in October, with the rate of decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, continuing a trend of three months of narrowing declines. Prices in industries such as lithium-ion battery manufacturing and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing increased by 0.2% and 0.6% month-on-month, respectively [3]. Service Sector Performance - The service sector's production index grew by 4.6% year-on-year in October, although the growth rate slowed compared to the previous month due to a higher base from the same period last year. The growth in the service sector remains stable when viewed over two-year averages and cumulative growth. The combined impact of the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays accelerated growth in related services, with the accommodation and catering industry production index increasing by 3.9%, up 2.6 percentage points from the previous month [3]. Retail Sales Insights - The retail sales of consumer goods showed a year-on-year increase of 2.9% in October, supported by the holiday economy. Sales of goods related to the "old for new" consumption initiative maintained rapid growth. In October, retail sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies increased by 23.2% and 13.5%, respectively. From January to October, service retail sales grew by 5.3%, outpacing the growth rate of goods retail sales [4].

Economic Overview - The national economy continues to show a stable and progressive development trend, with steady growth in production and demand, stable employment and prices, and ongoing transformation and upgrading [1][4] Production and Supply - Agricultural production remains strong, with an increase in autumn grain area and yield, indicating a good harvest for the year. Industrial production is stable, with a 4.9% year-on-year increase in the added value of large-scale industries in October. The equipment manufacturing sector outperformed, growing by 8% [1][3] Market Sales - Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 2.9% year-on-year in October, driven by holiday economic activities. Notably, sales of communication equipment and cultural office supplies grew by 23.2% and 13.5%, respectively [2][3] Employment Situation - The urban survey unemployment rate decreased to 5.1% in October, down 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. The unemployment rate for migrant agricultural workers was 4.5%, indicating a stable employment situation overall [2][3] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.2% year-on-year in October, reversing a previous decline. The core CPI, excluding food and energy, increased by 1.2%, marking a continuous expansion in the growth rate [3] Transformation and Upgrading - High-tech manufacturing continues to grow, with a 7.2% year-on-year increase in added value for large-scale high-tech manufacturing in October. The export of high-tech products rose by 7.3% in the first ten months [3][4]

Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the document. Core View of the Report - In October 2025, CPI turned positive year-on-year for the first time this year, and PPI increased 0.1% month-on-month. Core CPI continued to rise, potentially driven by the "Investing in People" policy, supported by both service and industrial consumer prices. The drag from food and energy weakened. The prices of upstream extraction and processing and key manufacturing industries for capacity management in PPI stabilized and rebounded, with marginal improvement in the supply-demand relationship. The low-price environment continued to improve, but due to the holiday demand in October, the transmission from industrial products to consumer goods needed further observation. Prices were expected to continue a mild improvement, but the bond market had already priced in price expectations to a certain extent, so the impact of prices on the bond market within the year might be limited. The yield of the active 10-year Treasury bond (tax-free) was expected to decline to 1.65%-1.7%, and the yield of the taxable bond to 1.7%-1.75% [2]. Summary by Relevant Catalog Event Description - In October 2025, CPI rose 0.2% month-on-month and 0.2% year-on-year, higher than the consensus forecast of -0.05%. Core CPI rose 1.2% year-on-year, with the increase expanding for the sixth consecutive month. PPI increased 0.1% month-on-month, turning from flat in the previous month, and decreased 2.1% year-on-year, with the decline narrowing by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month, higher than the consensus forecast of -2.3% [6]. Event Review - **Core CPI Continued to Rise**: In October, core CPI rose 1.2% year-on-year, reaching a new high since March 2024. Service prices increased 0.8% year-on-year, with travel-related consumption strong and tourism prices rising 2.5% month-on-month above the seasonal level. Medical and household service prices rose 2.4% and 2.3% year-on-year respectively. Industrial consumer goods (excluding energy) prices continued to improve, rising 2.0% year-on-year. With the government emphasizing "Investing in People" policies, core CPI might maintain its resilience [10]. - **Food and Energy Drag Weakened, CPI Turned Positive Year-on-Year**: In October, CPI turned positive year-on-year to 0.2%, rising 0.2% month-on-month slightly above the seasonal level. Food prices decreased 2.9% year-on-year, but the decline narrowed by 1.5 percentage points compared to the previous month, with a 0.3% month-on-month increase stronger than the seasonal level. Energy prices decreased 2.4% year-on-year, and the drag on the overall CPI weakened compared to the previous month [10]. - **PPI Turned Positive Month-on-Month, Upstream and Key Manufacturing Prices Rebounded**: In October, PPI increased 0.1% month-on-month, the first positive growth this year, and the year-on-year decline narrowed to 2.1%, improving for the third consecutive month. Production material prices stabilized, with coal, non-ferrous metals and other upstream industries showing obvious price rebounds. Under the promotion of key industry capacity management, the year-on-year decline in prices of photovoltaic equipment, battery manufacturing, and automobile manufacturing narrowed [10]. - **High - end Manufacturing Showed Resilience, but Downstream Pressure Remained**: The prices of computer整机 manufacturing, lithium - ion battery manufacturing, and integrated circuit manufacturing all turned from decline to increase month-on-month. However, the prices of consumer durables and clothing remained weak, and traditional chemical and non-metallic product industries were still under pressure due to factors such as the decline in international oil prices and the adjustment of the real estate market [10]. - **Low - price Environment Improved, but Transmission Needed Observation**: The improvement in October data was partly driven by the temporary demand during the National Day and Mid - Autumn Festival holidays. Prices were expected to continue a mild improvement within the year. The bond market had already priced in price expectations to a certain extent, so the impact of prices on the bond market within the year might be limited [10].

Group 1 - In October, China's Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 0.1% month-on-month, marking the first rise of the year due to improved supply-demand relationships and international commodity price transmission [1] - The coal mining and washing industry saw a month-on-month price increase of 1.6%, while coal processing prices rose by 0.8%. Prices for photovoltaic equipment and components increased by 0.6%, continuing an upward trend for over two months [1] - The prices in the non-ferrous metal and oil-related industries showed divergence due to input factors, with domestic non-ferrous metal mining prices rising by 5.3% and oil and gas extraction prices declining by 2.3% [1] Group 2 - Year-on-year, the PPI decreased by 2.1% in October, but the decline narrowed by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous month, marking the third consecutive month of narrowing [2] - The coal mining and washing industry's year-on-year price decline narrowed by 1.2 percentage points due to increased capacity checks and safety regulations, along with rising winter storage and electricity demand [2] - The competitive order in the market is improving, leading to a gradual exit of backward production capacity, with year-on-year price declines in photovoltaic equipment, battery manufacturing, and automotive manufacturing narrowing by 1.4, 1.3, and 0.7 percentage points respectively [2]

Group 1: CPI Analysis - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and year-on-year, indicating a recovery in consumer demand, particularly in the service sector [2][3][4] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 and reflecting a steady recovery in domestic consumption [3][4] - The increase in service prices, which rose by 0.8%, was driven by higher travel-related costs during the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, with hotel accommodation, flight tickets, and tourism prices rising significantly [3][4] Group 2: PPI Analysis - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a month-on-month increase of 0.1% in October, marking the first rise of the year, driven by improved supply-demand relationships in certain industries [5][6] - Year-on-year, the PPI decreased by 2.1%, but the decline was less severe than in previous months, indicating a narrowing trend in price drops across key sectors [7] - Specific industries such as coal mining, photovoltaic equipment manufacturing, and lithium-ion battery production experienced price increases, while oil and gas extraction faced price declines due to international oil price fluctuations [6][7] Group 3: Economic Outlook - Experts suggest that the improvement in price data reflects a comprehensive recovery in the economy, supported by macroeconomic policies and a balanced supply-demand relationship [8] - The overall price level is expected to rise moderately in the coming months, with CPI anticipated to recover gradually, characterized by strong food prices and weak energy prices [8] - The construction of a modern industrial system and the expansion of market demand are expected to drive price increases in related industries, although the real estate market's adjustment may continue to suppress prices in certain sectors [8]

Group 1 - In October, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and year-on-year, indicating a recovery in consumer demand, particularly in the service sector [1][2][3] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2% year-on-year, marking the highest increase since March 2024 and reflecting a steady recovery in domestic consumption [2][3] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, the first rise this year, driven by improved supply-demand relationships in certain industries [4][5] Group 2 - The increase in CPI was supported by higher service prices, particularly in accommodation, air travel, and tourism, which rose by 8.6%, 4.5%, and 2.5% respectively during the holiday season [2] - Food prices increased by 0.3%, with specific items like fresh vegetables and meat seeing price rises between 0.5% and 4.3% [2] - The PPI year-on-year decline narrowed to 2.1%, with significant improvements in sectors like coal mining and photovoltaic equipment manufacturing [5][6] Group 3 - Experts suggest that the overall improvement in price data reflects a comprehensive enhancement in the macroeconomic environment and consumer sentiment [6][7] - Future projections indicate a moderate rise in overall price levels, supported by continued macroeconomic policies and expanding domestic demand [7] - The construction of a modern industrial system and the ongoing recovery in market demand are expected to contribute to price stabilization in various sectors [7]

Group 1 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.2% month-on-month and year-on-year in October, while the core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose by 1.2%, marking the highest increase since March 2024 [1] - The Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a month-on-month increase of 0.1%, the first rise this year, while the year-on-year decline narrowed to 2.1%, indicating improving price dynamics [1][2] - The increase in consumer prices is attributed to effective domestic demand expansion policies and heightened service consumption during the extended National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays [1] Group 2 - The improvement in supply and demand dynamics is a significant factor contributing to the positive performance of both month-on-month and year-on-year PPI [2] - Specific industries such as coal mining, photovoltaic equipment manufacturing, and cement manufacturing experienced price increases, reflecting the recovery in supply-demand relationships [2] - Continuous capacity management in key industries has led to a narrowing of year-on-year price declines, while the construction of a modern industrial system is supporting price increases in related sectors [2]